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Universidad Central de Bayamon

Bayamón, PR · City · 539 students
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$4,827
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
37%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$25,021
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
66%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Founded by the Dominican Order in 1961, Universidad Central de Bayamón (UCB) is a private Catholic institution in Puerto Rico renowned for its commitment to holistic, values-based education. The university is best known for its exceptional professional programs in Nursing and Health Sciences, as well as strong offerings in Business Administration, Education, and Theology. Students experience a close-knit, supportive campus culture that emphasizes ethical leadership, spiritual development, and local community service. Distinctively, UCB integrates its deep Dominican heritage with modern practical training, offering state-of-the-art health simulation facilities that directly prepare graduates to meet Puerto Rico's growing healthcare needs.

Location
Bayamón, PR, 00960-1725 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1037 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$5,986
Housing & food (on campus)$5,962
Books & supplies$1,504
Cost of attendance$12,976
Average net price$4,827
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$5,986
Housing & food (on campus)$5,962
Books & supplies$1,504
Cost of attendance$12,976
Average net price$4,827
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,827
$30–48k
$4,662
$48–75k
$8,323
$75–110k
$7,729
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
37%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
13%
Back for yr 2
80%
Transferred
16%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
38% graduated · 24% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 36% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$19,745
10 yrs after entry$25,021
Debt
Median at graduation$9,393
Monthly payment$100
Middle 50% owe$3.3k–$12.9k
90th percentile$18,695
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 34%Women 66%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
78%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$9,597
Independent
25%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
23%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
99%
Non-resident
1%
Varsity sports
LAI · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$19,745
After 10 yrs
$25,021
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing30
Social Work12
Psychology, General8
Natural Sciences7
Management Information Systems and Services6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas4
Biology, General3
Accounting and Related Services3
English Language and Literature, General2
Neurobiology and Neurosciences2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations2
Journalism1
Special Education and Teaching1
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language1
Business Administration, Management and Operations1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$2,861/mo
Teaching spend
$4,459
per student
Federal loans
16%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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