Universidad Central de Bayamon Acceptance Rate & Tuition
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a private research university in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 539 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 65.94% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,021 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,986
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,827 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 65.94% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 539 77.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.38%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 30.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 646
- Applicants (IPEDS): 110
- Room & Board: $5,962 annual estimate
Universidad Central de Bayamon: what the data shows
Common questions about Universidad Central de Bayamon, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Universidad Central de Bayamon?
Universidad Central de Bayamon is located in Bayamón, PR (ZIP 00960-1725).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Universidad Central de Bayamon public or private?
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Universidad Central de Bayamon cost?
Published tuition: $5,986.
Average net price after aid: $4,827.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,827 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,662 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,323 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,729 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,944.
How hard is it to get into Universidad Central de Bayamon?
Admission rate: 65.94%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Universidad Central de Bayamon?
Total enrollment: 539 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 646 students.
Graduate enrollment: 135 students.
About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Universidad Central de Bayamon?
150%-time completion rate: 34.38%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of Universidad Central de Bayamon earn?
Median earnings: $19,745 six years after entry; $25,021 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,393.
78.44% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Universidad Central de Bayamon known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (31 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities (12 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (12 completions)
- Natural Sciences (11 completions)
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling (11 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (9 completions)
- Social Work (8 completions)
- Psychology, General (7 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (7 completions)
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Universidad Central de Bayamon a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 65.94%; completion rate 34.38%; median earnings $25,021 at 10 years; net price $4,827. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,986
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon was $5,986.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,827
2024 Value
In 2024 Universidad Central de Bayamon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,827.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,308 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,827 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,944 4-Year Tuition
$5,962 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,504 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,452 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$53,808 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Financial Aid by Income Level
78.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16.37% 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon 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 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $7,110 |
| 2014 | $6,568 | $6,568 | $7,040 |
| 2015 | $6,220 | $6,220 | $7,932 |
| 2016 | $6,220 | $6,220 | $7,652 |
| 2017 | $6,260 | $6,260 | $6,847 |
| 2018 | $6,260 | $6,260 | $6,617 |
| 2019 | $6,260 | $6,260 | $8,754 |
| 2020 | $5,462 | $5,462 | $5,732 |
| 2021 | $5,522 | $5,522 | $3,965 |
| 2022 | $5,594 | $5,594 | $4,297 |
| 2023 | $5,986 | $5,986 | $4,285 |
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
65.94% Acceptance Rate
110 Total Applicants
95 Students Admitted
91 First-Time Students Enrolled
95.79% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
Universidad Central de Bayamon reported total enrollment of about 539 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 (99.1%), Non-Resident Alien (0.9%), and White (0.0%). About 78.44% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
77.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Universidad Central de Bayamon in 2024 is 539 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 646 students. Graduate enrollment is about 135 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 99.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.38% 100% Completion Time
34.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.38% of students graduating from Universidad Central de Bayamon completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26% male / 74% female
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: 0% male / 100% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Return on Investment
$9,393 Median Student Debt
$25,021 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.54% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1195.89% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 31 completions
2. Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities: 12 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 12 completions
4. Natural Sciences: 11 completions
5. Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling: 11 completions
6. Special Education and Teaching, General: 9 completions
7. Social Work: 8 completions
8. Psychology, General: 7 completions
9. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Universidad Central de Bayamon graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Universidad Central de Bayamon from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,861
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,459
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a private non-profit institution located in Bayamón, PR, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 539 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (99.1%), Non-Resident Alien (0.9%), White (0.0%). The admission rate is 65.94%. The 150%-time completion rate is 34.38%. Approximately 78.44% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Bayamón, PR 00960-1725
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.38% graduation rate at Universidad Central de Bayamon 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon located?
Universidad Central de Bayamon is located in Bayamón, PR.
What is Universidad Central de Bayamon's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Universidad Central de Bayamon is 65.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 110 applicants and 95 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Universidad Central de Bayamon cost?
Reported tuition is $5,986 and average net price is $4,827 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,962 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Universidad Central de Bayamon?
Universidad Central de Bayamon reports undergraduate enrollment of about 646 students, Hispanic or Latino (99.1%), Non-Resident Alien (0.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Universidad Central de Bayamon?
About 30.8% of students at Universidad Central de Bayamon are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Universidad Central de Bayamon earn?
Median earnings are $19,745 six years after entry and $25,021 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Universidad Central de Bayamon?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Universidad Central de Bayamon students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,393.
Is Universidad Central de Bayamon public or private?
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a private nonprofit institution located in Bayamón, PR.
Is Universidad Central de Bayamon an HBCU?
No. Universidad Central de Bayamon is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Universidad Central de Bayamon a tribal college?
No. Universidad Central de Bayamon is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Universidad Central de Bayamon a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Universidad Central de Bayamon reports 99.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
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.