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Caribbean University-Carolina
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 3186th overall and 42nd in Puerto Rico
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
27.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,980 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
73 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
53% / 83% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
902 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Carolina, PR 00979
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,681 (18,681 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,406 (2.22 people per house) |
| Families | 4,954 (2.91 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,904 |
| Pop. — Asian | 237 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 10 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 133 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 15,387 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,531 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions focus, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Caribbean University-Carolina?
Ranks 3921st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,480 | $3,480 | $3,480 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $620 | $620 | $620 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $145 | $145 | $145 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,080 | $4,080 | $4,080 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $620 | $620 | $620 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,980 | $4,980 | $4,980 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $11,260 | $11,260 | $11,260 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,940 | $5,940 | $5,940 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,750 |
$3,750 |
$3,750 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $880 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,280 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $960 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Caribbean University-Carolina use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Caribbean University-Carolina accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,840 | 95 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $230 | 3 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Any financial aid type | 98 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Caribbean University-Carolina?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 162 | 740 | 902 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 162 | 740 | 902 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Caribbean University-Carolina?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 38 | 113 | 151 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 38 | 113 | 151 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Caribbean University-Carolina.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 38 | 49 | |
| 5 | 33 | 38 | |
| 6 | 5 | 11 | |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | |
| N/A | 8 | 8 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Caribbean University-Carolina Ranks 4210th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $16,028 ($16,384 male / $15,317 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 9 (6 male / 3 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 70 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $13,966 |













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