Caribbean University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a private research university in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 152 students. Caribbean University-Vega Baja awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,844 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,842 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,844
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,235 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 152 74.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 49.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 221
- Room & Board: $8,250 annual estimate
Caribbean University-Vega Baja: what the data shows
Common questions about Caribbean University-Vega Baja, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is located in Vega Baja, PR (ZIP 00964).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja public or private?
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Caribbean University-Vega Baja cost?
Published tuition: $8,844.
Average net price after aid: $5,235.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,235 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,376.
How big is Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
Total enrollment: 152 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 221 students.
Graduate enrollment: 21 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 65.0%.
What do graduates of Caribbean University-Vega Baja earn?
Median earnings: $18,349 six years after entry; $22,842 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
76.29% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Caribbean University-Vega Baja known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant (9 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (8 completions)
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other (6 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (4 completions)
- Digital Marketing (3 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (2 completions)
- Educational/Instructional Technology (2 completions)
- Social Work (2 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (1 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $22,842 at 10 years; net price $5,235. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,844
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was $8,844.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,235
2024 Value
In 2024 Caribbean University-Vega Baja had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,235.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,235 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,376 4-Year Tuition
$8,250 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,344 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$77,376 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Caribbean University-Vega Baja.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Caribbean University-Vega Baja in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,850 | $4,850 | $3,144 |
| 2014 | $4,970 | $4,970 | $3,717 |
| 2015 | $5,080 | $5,080 | $3,452 |
| 2016 | $5,182 | $5,182 | $3,968 |
| 2017 | $5,264 | $5,264 | $3,967 |
| 2018 | $5,424 | $5,424 | $2,647 |
| 2019 | $5,542 | $5,542 | $4,073 |
| 2020 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $3,539 |
| 2021 | $5,497 | $5,497 | $2,285 |
| 2022 | $5,966 | $5,966 | $6,002 |
| 2023 | $5,966 | $5,966 | $6,310 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Caribbean University-Vega Baja reported total enrollment of about 152 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 76.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in 2024 is 152 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 221 students. Graduate enrollment is about 21 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
11.11% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 11.11% of students graduating from Caribbean University-Vega Baja completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant: 11% male / 89% female
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 38% male / 62% female
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Caribbean University-Vega Baja.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$22,842 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
990.83% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Caribbean University-Vega Baja.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Home Health Aide/Home Attendant: 9 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 8 completions
3. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 6 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 4 completions
5. Digital Marketing: 3 completions
6. Curriculum and Instruction: 2 completions
7. Educational/Instructional Technology: 2 completions
8. Social Work: 2 completions
9. Special Education and Teaching, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Caribbean University-Vega Baja.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Caribbean University-Vega Baja graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Caribbean University-Vega Baja from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,185
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,875
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a private non-profit institution located in Vega Baja, PR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Home Health Aide/Home Attendant, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other. Enrollment is approximately 152 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 76.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Vega Baja, PR 00964
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Caribbean University-Vega Baja provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caribbean University-Vega Baja located?
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is located in Vega Baja, PR.
How much does Caribbean University-Vega Baja cost?
Reported tuition is $8,844 and average net price is $5,235 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,250 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
Caribbean University-Vega Baja reports undergraduate enrollment of about 221 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
About 49.9% of students at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Caribbean University-Vega Baja earn?
Median earnings are $18,349 six years after entry and $22,842 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Caribbean University-Vega Baja students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja public or private?
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a private nonprofit institution located in Vega Baja, PR.
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja an HBCU?
No. Caribbean University-Vega Baja is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja a tribal college?
No. Caribbean University-Vega Baja is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Caribbean University-Vega Baja reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Caribbean University-Vega Baja religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Caribbean University-Vega Baja in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Puerto Rico college costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Puerto Rico
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.