Universidad Central de Bayamon
Bayamón, PR 00960-1725
About Universidad Central de Bayamon
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 findings
- Universidad Central de Bayamon charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($5,986).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is 30% below.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 34.38%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $25,021.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Universidad Central de Bayamon is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1196% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Central de Bayamon | $5,986 | $4,827 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Puerto Rico (state median) | $8,562 | $8,830 | 104 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 19% below published tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon
Key findings
- Universidad Central de Bayamon's average net price ($4,827) is 19% below published tuition ($5,986).
- Universidad Central de Bayamon charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition ($5,986).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is 30% below.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
Universidad Central de Bayamon tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $5,986
Finding Universidad Central de Bayamon charges about 0.2× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $5,986. That is about 0.2× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Puerto Rico median ($8,562), sticker tuition is 30% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Universidad Central de Bayamon versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $4,827.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $4,827 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,002 below the Puerto Rico median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $13,221 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Universidad Central de Bayamon’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 19% lower after grants and scholarships.
Universidad Central de Bayamon: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Universidad Central de Bayamon—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$5,986
Avg. net price
$4,827
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Universidad Central de Bayamon is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse31
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities12
- Business Administration and Management, General12
- Natural Sciences11
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling11
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 96% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Universidad Central de Bayamon a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Campus
Location
Bayamón, PR
City / state
- ZIP
- 00960-1725
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Outlying Areas
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
539
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 646
- Graduate
- 135
- Full-time share
- 77%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,393
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 78.44%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Universidad Central de Bayamon graduates earn a median of $25,021 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $25,021. Median federal loan debt: $9,393. Average net price used in cost models: $4,827.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Universidad Central de Bayamon graduates report median earnings of $25,021 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Universidad Central de Bayamon.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Universidad Central de Bayamon graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Universidad Central de Bayamon—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$1.4M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Puerto Rico median 0.85× the median ($1.6M)
- Outlying Areas median 0.53× the median ($2.6M)
- U.S. median 0.05× the median ($26.4M)
- Puerto Rico median 1.1× the median ($2,336)
- Outlying Areas median 0.69× the median ($3,664)
- U.S. median 0.21× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Puerto Rico median 13.0 pp above median (87.0%)
- Outlying Areas median 13.0 pp above median (87.0%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $2,861
- Puerto Rico median 0.70× the median ($4,084)
- Outlying Areas median 0.70× the median ($4,084)
- U.S. median 0.38× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,459
- Puerto Rico median 1.3× the median ($3,469)
- Outlying Areas median 1.3× the median ($3,501)
- U.S. median 0.61× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Universidad Central de Bayamon at a glance
Universidad Central de Bayamon
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a private non-profit institution in Bayamón, PR, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseEducation/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning DisabilitiesBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino99.1%Non-Resident Alien0.9%White or Caucasian0.0%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Universidad Central de Bayamon
Other campuses in Bayamón, PR when available, plus nearby institutions in Puerto Rico.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Puerto Rico, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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.
What is Universidad Central de Bayamon's tuition?
Universidad Central de Bayamon tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $5,986 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $4,827 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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.
Why is Universidad Central de Bayamon's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Universidad Central de Bayamon, published tuition is $5,986 while average net price is $4,827—about 19% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Universidad Central de Bayamon's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($4,827), completion (34.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($25,021). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.