Caribbean University-Vega Baja

Private nonprofit four-year university in Vega Baja, PR that costs an average of $11,643 a year after financial aid and graduates 25% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$11,643
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
25%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$27,834

Private nonprofitLarge suburb152 undergraduates

Cost of Caribbean University-Vega Baja

Total cost of attendance (per year)$18,089
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,844
Books and supplies$2,250
Average net price after aid$11,643

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$30,001–48,000$11,643

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate25%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$22,094
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$27,834
Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings)31st 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 loans22%

Majors and programs at Caribbean University-Vega Baja

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

Bachelor's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants5$18,423—
Accounting and Related Services1——
Business Administration, Management and Operations7——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Criminal Justice and Corrections7——
Social Work4—$11,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies10——
Marketing5——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants1——

Associate's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Computer Programming———
Criminal Justice and Corrections2——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants3——

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction3$38,054$17,700
Special Education and Teaching4$34,729$26,052
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Educational/Instructional Media Design2——
Human Resources Management and Services———

Similar colleges in Puerto Rico

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Universidad Teologica del CaribeTrujillo Alto$9,045—$20,666
San Juan Bautista School of MedicineCaguas$6,057100%—
Caribbean University-CarolinaCarolina$14,600—$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-Vega Baja

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationVega Baja, PR
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates152
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitecaribbean.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Caribbean University-Vega Baja cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $18,089 a year (tuition and fees: $8,844). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,643 a year.

How much do Caribbean University-Vega Baja graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $27,834 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 31st 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-Vega Baja's graduation rate?

25% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.