- Columbia University Center is to provide an educational alternative integrated part of the preferences and interests of our students and uses information and advanced teaching methods. Both in our faculties of commerce and administration, as in the allied health sciences, the arts and technology, we prepare future professionals tempering education over the market and the economy.
School Highlights
Columbia Central University-Caguas serves 3,468 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher 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 Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,468 students
- In-state tuition: $6,390
- Out-state tuition: $6,390
- Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Columbia Central University-Caguas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Columbia Central University-Caguas
(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 for-profit
Total Faculty
117 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Columbia Central University-Caguas has grown by 244% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Columbia Central University-Caguas diversity score of 0.06 is less than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,468 students
589 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
2,365 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
1,103 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
307 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,092 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
273 students
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
141 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
60 students
% Hispanic
97%
90%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5038%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6131%
0.4222%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,500
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,390 is more than the state average of $1,696. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,390 is more than the state average of $2,418. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,390
$1,696
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,390
$2,418
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,064
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Columbia Central University-Caguas cost?
Columbia Central University-Caguas's tuition is approximately $6,390 for In-State students and $6,390 for Out-State students.
What is Columbia Central University-Caguas's ranking?
Columbia Central University-Caguas ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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