Caribbean University-Ponce

Private nonprofit four-year university in Ponce, PR that costs an average of $11,630 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,630
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$27,834

Private nonprofitMidsize city414 undergraduates

Cost of Caribbean University-Ponce

Total cost of attendance (per year)$18,839
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,844
Books and supplies$2,250
Average net price after aid$11,630

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$30,001–48,000$11,630

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate35%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$22,094
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$27,834
Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings)30th of 37 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$10,500
Typical monthly loan payment$119 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants70%
Students with federal loans27%

Majors and programs at Caribbean University-Ponce

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

Bachelor's degree programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants6$18,423—
Accounting and Related Services1——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations3——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Civil Engineering11——
Computer Programming4——
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering29——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs1——
Industrial Engineering17——
Social Work8—$11,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services6——
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies1——
Marketing4——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants2——

Associate's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services1——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Computer Programming2——
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians6——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering4——
Human Services———
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants2——

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction11$38,054$17,700
Special Education and Teaching10$34,729$26,052
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Educational Administration and Supervision10——
Educational/Instructional Media Design1——
Human Resources Management and Services6——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Philosophy11—$76,426

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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez$9,65599%$30,445
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Universidad Teologica del CaribeTrujillo Alto$9,045—$20,666
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo$8,87594%$30,445
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About Caribbean University-Ponce

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationPonce, PR
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates414
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitecaribbean.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Caribbean University-Ponce cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $18,839 a year (tuition and fees: $8,844). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,630 a year.

How much do Caribbean University-Ponce graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $27,834 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 30th 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-Ponce's graduation rate?

35% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.