For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 community colleges serving 85,087 students in Puerto Rico (10 public colleges and 31 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Puerto Rico is approximately $1,696 per year for in-state students and $2,418 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,484 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include American Educational College, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan, and Instituto de Banca y Comercio Inc.
The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 73% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 99%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(PR) School Average
Hispanic
90%
Black
7%
White
1%
Unknown
2%
Top Ranked Puerto Rico Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
American Educational College
Private for-profit
45 Santa Cruz Street
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 798-1199
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 798-1199
| 215 students
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan
Private not-for-profit
560 Ponce de Leon Ave. Cr. Arroyo St.
San Juan, PR 00918
(787) 765-3560
San Juan, PR 00918
(787) 765-3560
| 2,030 students
Instituto de Banca y Comercio Inc
Private for-profit
56 Carretera 20 Km 2.3
Guaynabo, PR 00966
(787) 982-3000
Guaynabo, PR 00966
(787) 982-3000
| 8,295 students
4820 Candido Hoyos Urb. Perla Del Sur
Ponce, PR 00717
(787) 843-1305
Ponce, PR 00717
(787) 843-1305
| 265 students
Ponce Health Sciences University
Private for-profit
388 Calle Luis F. Sala
Ponce, PR 00716
(575) 575-2575
Ponce, PR 00716
(575) 575-2575
| 848 students
Carretera 887 Bo San Anton
Carolina, PR 00984
(787) 257-0000
Carolina, PR 00984
(787) 257-0000
| 2,641 students
Antilles School of Technical Careers
Private for-profit
Calle Cayey # 1911
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 268-2244
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 268-2244
| 428 students
Atenas College
Private not-for-profit
Paseo del Atenas #101
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 884-3838
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 884-3838
| 757 students
Atlantic University
Private not-for-profit
Colton St. # 9
Guaynabo, PR 00970
(787) 720-1022
Guaynabo, PR 00970
(787) 720-1022
| 1,922 students
CEM College-San Juan
Private for-profit
1206 13th. Street Ext San Agustin
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 765-4210
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 765-4210
| 346 students
Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television
Private for-profit
Dr. Veve #51 Esq. Degetau
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 779-2500
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 779-2500
| 754 students
180 Jose Oliver St Tres Monjitas Ind. Park
San Juan, PR 00918
(787) 480-2400
San Juan, PR 00918
(787) 480-2400
| 673 students
Columbia Central University-Caguas
Private for-profit
Carr 183 Km 1.7
Caguas, PR 00726
(787) 743-4041
Caguas, PR 00726
(787) 743-4041
| 3,468 students
Columbia Central University-Yauco
Private for-profit
3 Betances St
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-0845
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-0845
| 168 students
Bo Quebrada Vueltas, Carr #3 Marginal, k.m. 49.5
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 865-1300
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 865-1300
| 191 students
Dewey University-Hato Rey
Private not-for-profit
Barbosa Ave #427 3rd Floor - Malco Bldg
Hato Rey, PR 00910
(787) 710-8999
Hato Rey, PR 00910
(787) 710-8999
| 735 students
EDIC College
Private for-profit
ANGORA INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDING G ANGORA AVENUE
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 744-8519
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 744-8519
| 1,605 students
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian
Private not-for-profit
Betances # 49
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2252
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2252
| 1,523 students
150 Rd 174 Urb Industrial Minillas
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 786-1834
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 786-1834
| 72 students
Huertas College
Private for-profit
#41 Hector R Bunker St
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-1400
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-1400
| 775 students
Humacao Community College
Private not-for-profit
Georgetti St. #69
Humacao, PR 00791
(787) 852-1430
Humacao, PR 00791
(787) 852-1430
| 323 students
ICPR Junior College
Private for-profit
558 Munoz Rivera Avenue
Hato Rey, PR 00919
(787) 753-6000
Hato Rey, PR 00919
(787) 753-6000
| 747 students
ICPR Junior College
Private for-profit
Carretera #2 K.M. 49.9 Puerta del Norte Mall 4to. Piso Suite 17
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 884-6000
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 884-6000
| 377 students
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo
Private for-profit
20 San Patricio
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-6000
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-6000
| 498 students
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
Private for-profit
80 West McKinley St
Mayaguez, PR 00681
(787) 832-6000
Mayaguez, PR 00681
(787) 832-6000
| 589 students
Urb. Vives, Final Calle Paseo #2
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 866-8522
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 866-8522
| 252 students
State Road 2 Km.47.3
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-2250
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-2250
| 303 students
Calle Alegria Final Urb las Virtudes
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 764-2483
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 764-2483
| 211 students
Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia
Private for-profit
405 Ponce de Leon Ave.
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 999-2473
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 999-2473
| 948 students
Mech-Tech College
Private for-profit
Num 39-40 B St W Industrial Pk
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 744-1060
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 744-1060
| 3,005 students
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon
Private for-profit
Betances #20 Esquina Degetau
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 778-0300
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 778-0300
| 258 students
National University College-Arecibo
Private, for profit
Arecibo Centro Plz Ave Manuel Perez Aviles
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-5044
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-5044
| 1,460 students
National University College-Rio Grande
Private, for profit
Carr. #3 Km 22.01 - Barrio Cienaga Baja
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-8286
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-8286
| 1,783 students
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Community Colleges in Puerto Rico (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Ponce de Leon Ave #703
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 754-3431
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 754-3431
| 62 students
Ave. Ponce de Leon # 1057
San Juan, PR 00925
(787) 763-3120
San Juan, PR 00925
(787) 763-3120
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Puerto Rico?
There are 41 community colleges serving 85,087 students in Puerto Rico.
How much do community colleges cost in Puerto Rico?
The average tuition for community colleges in Puerto Rico is approximately $1,696 per year for in-state students and $2,418 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,484.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Puerto Rico?
The top-ranked community colleges in Puerto Rico include American Educational College, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan, and Instituto de Banca y Comercio Inc.
What is community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico?
The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 73% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Puerto Rico?
Community colleges in Puerto Rico have a diversity score of 0.18, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Puerto Rico?
Community colleges in Puerto Rico have approximately 99% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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