At a glance
Average net price
$4,964
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
36.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
414
In-state tuition
$8,844
Out-of-state tuition
$8,844
Cost of attendance
$10,000
Median earnings (10y)
$22,842
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 76.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
9 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (58% of credentials).
- STEM58%
- Health15%
- Business7%
- Social sciences7%
- Trades & services13%
- Engineering50.9%~211 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions14.5%~60 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Personal services10.9%~45 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business7.3%~30 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.6%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.6%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.8%~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
15 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | $7,500 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Bachelor's | 12 | $14,156 | $15,250 |
| Philosophy. | Doctoral | 8 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 5 | $24,782 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 5 | $20,782 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Bachelor's | 4 | — | $6,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate's | 3 | — | $8,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 2 | $16,004 | $13,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Caribbean University-Ponce
Caribbean University-Ponce is a small institution located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 414 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Health professions, Personal services.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Caribbean University-Ponce — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $4,964 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $8,844 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $10,000 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 36.7%, a average completion outcome. 76.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $22,842 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Caribbean University-Ponce confers degrees and certificates across 9 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Health professions, Personal services. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (58% of credentials), health (15% of credentials), trades & services (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Ponce, Puerto Rico (city), Caribbean University-Ponce draws students from across Puerto Rico and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Caribbean University-Ponce
Q.How much does Caribbean University-Ponce cost?
The average net price at Caribbean University-Ponce is $4,964 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $10,000.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Ponce?
Caribbean University-Ponce has a 6-year graduation rate of 36.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Caribbean University-Ponce graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Caribbean University-Ponce graduate earns $22,842 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Caribbean University-Ponce?
Published tuition is $8,844 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Caribbean University-Ponce located?
Caribbean University-Ponce is located in Ponce, Puerto Rico (ZIP 00716).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Caribbean University-Ponce at their official website.