Universidad Central de Bayamon (UCB)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Bayamón, PR that costs an average of $3,642 a year after financial aid, admits 66% of applicants and graduates 36% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,642
Acceptance rate
66%
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$27,514
Private nonprofitMidsize city539 undergraduates
Cost of UCB
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,982 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,370 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $5,962 |
| Books and supplies | $1,504 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,642 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,523 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,229 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,333 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with UCB's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 66% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $23,409 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $27,514 |
| Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings) | 33rd of 37 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $97 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 79% |
| Students with federal loans | 16% |
Majors and programs at UCB
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 61 | $22,258 | $7,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | 1 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Marketing | 5 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 4 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — |
| Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 20 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 4 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 2 | — | — |
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 2 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 34 | $21,279 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 3 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 1 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 4 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 8 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 11 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 3 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 23 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Puerto Rico
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albizu University-San Juan | San Juan | $9,235 | 100% | $48,006 |
| Universidad Adventista de las Antillas | Mayaguez | $8,562 | 100% | $34,288 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | Mayaguez | $9,655 | 99% | $30,445 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | Barranquitas | $10,036 | 86% | $26,284 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | Fajardo | $9,597 | 27% | $28,660 |
| Caribbean University-Ponce | Ponce | $11,630 | — | $27,834 |
| Atlantic University | Guaynabo | $6,021 | — | $27,588 |
| Universidad Teologica del Caribe | Trujillo Alto | $9,045 | — | $20,666 |
About UCB
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Bayamón, PR |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 539 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | ucb.edu.pr ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UCB's acceptance rate?
Universidad Central de Bayamon admits 66% of applicants.
How much does UCB cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,982 a year (tuition and fees: $6,370). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,642 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,523.
How much do UCB graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $27,514 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 37 similar colleges in Puerto Rico. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($22,258 a year after graduation).
What is UCB's graduation rate?
36% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.