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Vega Baja, PR 00964
p. 787-858-3668
w. www.caribbean.edu
Caribbean University-Vega Baja
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Information Summary
Ranks 3079th overall and 35th in Puerto Rico
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
33.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,980 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
313 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / 83% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,355 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions focus, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (education) |
| 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-Vega Baja?
Ranks 3923rd 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-Vega Baja 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-Vega Baja 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 | $4,047 | 111 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $224 | 28 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Any financial aid type | 139 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 286 | 1,069 | 1,355 |
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 | 286 | 1,069 | 1,355 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 12 | 36 | 48 |
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 | 12 | 36 | 48 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Caribbean University-Vega Baja.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 132 | 150 | |
| 3 | 31 | 34 | |
| 4 | 21 | 25 | |
| 6 | 14 | 20 | |
| 3 | 16 | 19 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Caribbean University-Vega Baja Ranks 4201st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $16,639 ($16,809 male / $16,299 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 3 (2 male / 1 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 64 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.0 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,631 |
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about 1 year ago
Aida L. Rivas (Maldonado) hrivas8 ((at)) yahoo dot com
My experience at Caribbean University was one I would never forget. Even though I did not graduate because I moved out of the country, I loved every moment I spent there. I will always have good memories about it and especially my professors. They were great!