Caribbean University-Carolina

Private nonprofit four-year university in Carolina, PR that costs an average of $14,600 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,600
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$27,834

Private nonprofitLarge suburb99 undergraduates

Cost of Caribbean University-Carolina

Total cost of attendance (per year)$18,777
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,844
Books and supplies$2,250
Average net price after aid$14,600

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$30,001–48,000$14,600

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Caribbean University-Carolina's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate35%
First-year retention71%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$22,094
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$27,834
Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings)29th of 37 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$10,500
Typical monthly loan payment$119 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants67%
Students with federal loans35%

Majors and programs at Caribbean University-Carolina

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants3$18,423—
Accounting and Related Services3——
Business Administration, Management and Operations6——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Criminal Justice and Corrections3——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs1——
Social Work12—$11,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Marketing1——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants2——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer Programming1——
Criminal Justice and Corrections2——
Human Services1——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants2——

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction1$38,054$17,700
Special Education and Teaching4$34,729$26,052
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Educational Administration and Supervision1——
Educational/Instructional Media Design———
Human Resources Management and Services———

Similar colleges in Puerto Rico

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
San Juan Bautista School of MedicineCaguas$6,057100%—
Universidad Teologica del CaribeTrujillo Alto$9,045—$20,666
Caribbean University-Vega BajaVega Baja$11,643—$27,834
Dewey University-Hato ReyHato Rey$3,836—$22,263
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo$8,87594%$30,445
Universidad Central de BayamonBayamón$3,64266%$27,514
Caribbean University-PoncePonce$11,630—$27,834
Albizu University-San JuanSan Juan$9,235100%$48,006

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About Caribbean University-Carolina

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationCarolina, PR
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates99
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitecaribbean.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Caribbean University-Carolina cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $18,777 a year (tuition and fees: $8,844). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,600 a year.

How much do Caribbean University-Carolina graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $27,834 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 29th of 37 similar colleges in Puerto Rico. The best-paid bachelor's program is practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants ($18,423 a year after graduation).

What is Caribbean University-Carolina's graduation rate?

35% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% of first-year students return for a second year.