School Highlights
CEM College-San Juan serves 346 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 346 students
- In-state tuition: $6,416
- Out-state tuition: $6,416
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CEM College-San Juan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CEM College-San Juan
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
62 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CEM College-San Juan has grown by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The CEM College-San Juan diversity score of 0.34 is more than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
346 students
588 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
310 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
36 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
346 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
310 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Hispanic
78%
90%
% Black
22%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
61%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,500
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,416 is more than the state average of $2,932. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,416 is more than the state average of $3,437. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,416
$2,932
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,416
$3,437
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,000
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
93%
93%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CEM College-San Juan cost?
CEM College-San Juan's tuition is approximately $6,416 for In-State students and $6,416 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of CEM College-San Juan?
The acceptance rate of CEM College-San Juan is 93%, which is equal to the state average of 93%.
What is CEM College-San Juan's ranking?
CEM College-San Juan ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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