CEM College-Humacao Tuition & Completion (2026)
CEM College-Humacao is a private for-profit two-year college in Humacao, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 161 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $15,336 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $12,900. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (100.0%) and White (0.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,900
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,336 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 161 90.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.18%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 68.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 216
- Room & Board: $3,416 annual estimate
CEM College-Humacao: what the data shows
Common questions about CEM College-Humacao, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CEM College-Humacao?
CEM College-Humacao is located in Humacao, PR (ZIP 00791-4210).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is CEM College-Humacao public or private?
CEM College-Humacao is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does CEM College-Humacao cost?
Published tuition: $12,900.
Average net price after aid: $15,336.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,256 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,069 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,600.
How big is CEM College-Humacao?
Total enrollment: 161 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 216 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CEM College-Humacao?
150%-time completion rate: 38.18%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of CEM College-Humacao earn?
Median earnings: $18,141 six years after entry; $21,033 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,000.
94.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CEM College-Humacao known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (17 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (14 completions)
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming (12 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (11 completions)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CEM College-Humacao a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.18%; median earnings $21,033 at 10 years; net price $15,336. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,900
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CEM College-Humacao was $12,900.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,336
2024 Value
In 2024 CEM College-Humacao had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,336.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,336 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$51,600 4-Year Tuition
$3,416 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,174 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,490 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$69,960 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CEM College-Humacao.
Financial Aid by Income Level
94.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.05% 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 CEM College-Humacao 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 CEM College-Humacao 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 | $6,321 | $6,321 | $6,778 |
| 2014 | $6,416 | $6,416 | $5,963 |
| 2015 | $6,640 | $6,640 | $5,746 |
| 2016 | $7,195 | $7,195 | $5,678 |
| 2017 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $6,096 |
| 2018 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $7,450 |
| 2019 | $8,616 | $8,616 | $7,373 |
| 2020 | $8,616 | $8,616 | $5,642 |
| 2021 | $11,640 | $11,640 | $4,845 |
| 2022 | $12,300 | $12,300 | $8,001 |
| 2023 | $12,900 | $12,900 | $9,418 |
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
CEM College-Humacao reported total enrollment of about 161 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 94.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 68.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CEM College-Humacao in 2024 is 161 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 216 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
38.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from CEM College-Humacao completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 24% male / 76% female
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 43% male / 57% female
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming: 42% male / 58% 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 CEM College-Humacao.
Return on Investment
$5,000 Median Student Debt
$21,033 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
242.87% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CEM College-Humacao.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17 completions
2. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 14 completions
3. Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming: 12 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 11 completions
5. Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 3 completions
Most popular programs at CEM College-Humacao.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CEM College-Humacao graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CEM College-Humacao from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,701
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $344
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
CEM College-Humacao is a private for-profit institution located in Humacao, PR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming. Enrollment is approximately 161 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 38.18%. Approximately 94.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 68.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Humacao, PR 00791-4210
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.18% graduation rate at CEM College-Humacao falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CEM College-Humacao located?
CEM College-Humacao is located in Humacao, PR.
How much does CEM College-Humacao cost?
Reported tuition is $12,900 and average net price is $15,336 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $3,416 annually.
What is the student body demographics at CEM College-Humacao?
CEM College-Humacao reports undergraduate enrollment of about 216 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CEM College-Humacao?
About 68.6% of students at CEM College-Humacao are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of CEM College-Humacao earn?
Median earnings are $18,141 six years after entry and $21,033 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CEM College-Humacao?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CEM College-Humacao students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,000.
Is CEM College-Humacao public or private?
CEM College-Humacao is a private for-profit institution located in Humacao, PR.
Is CEM College-Humacao an HBCU?
No. CEM College-Humacao is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CEM College-Humacao a tribal college?
No. CEM College-Humacao is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is CEM College-Humacao a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CEM College-Humacao reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is CEM College-Humacao religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for CEM College-Humacao 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
- Humacao, Puerto Rico city profile
- 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.