CEM College-San Juan Tuition & Completion (2026)
CEM College-San Juan is a private for-profit two-year college in San Juan, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 119 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $15,543 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: $15,543 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 119 95.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.90%
- 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 44.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 45.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 282
- Room & Board: $3,416 annual estimate
CEM College-San Juan: what the data shows
Common questions about CEM College-San Juan, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CEM College-San Juan?
CEM College-San Juan is located in San Juan, PR (ZIP 00926-1931).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CEM College-San Juan public or private?
CEM College-San Juan is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does CEM College-San Juan cost?
Published tuition: $12,900.
Average net price after aid: $15,543.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,543 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,544 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,543 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,600.
How big is CEM College-San Juan?
Total enrollment: 119 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 282 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CEM College-San Juan?
150%-time completion rate: 85.90%.
First-year retention: 20.0%.
What do graduates of CEM College-San Juan 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.
92.09% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CEM College-San Juan known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (34 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (25 completions)
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming (20 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (13 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (13 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CEM College-San Juan a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 85.90%; median earnings $21,033 at 10 years; net price $15,543. 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-San Juan was $12,900.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,543
2024 Value
In 2024 CEM College-San Juan had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,543.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,172 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,543 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-San Juan.
Financial Aid by Income Level
92.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.43% 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-San Juan 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-San Juan 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 | $6,322 | $6,322 | $7,002 |
| 2014 | $6,416 | $6,416 | $6,693 |
| 2015 | $6,640 | $6,640 | $6,728 |
| 2016 | $7,195 | $7,195 | $7,000 |
| 2017 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $7,357 |
| 2018 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $8,158 |
| 2019 | $8,616 | $8,616 | $8,281 |
| 2020 | $8,616 | $8,616 | $6,989 |
| 2021 | $11,640 | $11,640 | $6,792 |
| 2022 | $12,300 | $12,300 | $10,258 |
| 2023 | $12,900 | $12,900 | $14,817 |
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-San Juan reported total enrollment of about 119 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 92.09% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 68.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CEM College-San Juan in 2024 is 119 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 282 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
20.0%
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
85.90% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from CEM College-San Juan completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 35% male / 65% female
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 12% male / 88% female
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming: 25% male / 75% 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-San Juan.
Return on Investment
$5,000 Median Student Debt
$21,033 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.77% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
238.30% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CEM College-San Juan.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 34 completions
2. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 25 completions
3. Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming: 20 completions
4. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 13 completions
5. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 13 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 4 completions
Most popular programs at CEM College-San Juan.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CEM College-San Juan graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CEM College-San Juan from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 45.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,600
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $343
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-San Juan is a private for-profit institution located in San Juan, 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, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming. Enrollment is approximately 119 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 85.90%. Approximately 92.09% 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
San Juan, PR 00926-1931
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.90% graduation rate, CEM College-San Juan demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CEM College-San Juan located?
CEM College-San Juan is located in San Juan, PR.
How much does CEM College-San Juan cost?
Reported tuition is $12,900 and average net price is $15,543 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-San Juan?
CEM College-San Juan reports undergraduate enrollment of about 282 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CEM College-San Juan?
About 68.6% of students at CEM College-San Juan are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of CEM College-San Juan 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-San Juan?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CEM College-San Juan students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,000.
Is CEM College-San Juan public or private?
CEM College-San Juan is a private for-profit institution located in San Juan, PR.
Is CEM College-San Juan an HBCU?
No. CEM College-San Juan is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CEM College-San Juan a tribal college?
No. CEM College-San Juan is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is CEM College-San Juan a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CEM College-San Juan reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is CEM College-San Juan religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for CEM College-San Juan 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
- San Juan, 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.