BaccalaureatePrivate nonprofitHSI

Caribbean University-Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Outlying Areas·caribbean.edu
6-yr Graduation
44%
+8.0pp vs Baccalaureate
Total enrollment
127
peer median 635
Avg net price
$7,635
+$127 vs Baccalaureate
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Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
44%+8.0pp vs Baccalaureate
4-year graduation
11%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
67%
Full-time retention
71%

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$7,635
$30–48k
$48–75k
$75–110k
$110k+

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$7,635
+$127vs Baccalaureate median $7,509
Federal loans
15.3%
In-state tuition
$5,966
Out-of-state
$5,966

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 709 borrowers who entered repayment, 45 (6.3%) defaulted within three years above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
6.3%
+4.0pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
709
Defaulted
45
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
16.9%
2017
21.1%
2018
21.2%
2019
6.3%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Caribbean University-Carolina

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs16
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

17 total completions
01Public Admin
635.3%
02Education
423.5%
03Security/Protective
317.6%
04Health Professions
211.8%
05Business
211.8%
06Computer Sciences
00.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
127
12-mo unduplicated
224
Undergraduate
191
Graduate
33

Gender split

Men
23%51
Women
77%173

Race / ethnicity composition

Hispanic
100.0%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 147 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago6.991 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
1
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    Student-to-faculty
    9.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    6

    Caribbean University-Carolina vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Caribbean University-Carolina selected for federal comparison reporting.

    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectCaribbean University-Carolina
    44%127$7,635Baccalaureate
    Caribbean University-Vega Baja
    44%192$6,310Baccalaureate
    Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
    39%99.2%679$8,264Baccalaureate
    Caribbean University-Ponce
    33%591$6,680Baccalaureate
    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas
    32%85.9%1,020$7,382Baccalaureate
    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo
    32%26.5%1,197$8,787Baccalaureate
    Peer group median36%85.9%635$7,509

    Frequently asked questions about Caribbean University-Carolina

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Caribbean University-Carolina.

    What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Carolina?

    Caribbean University-Carolina reports a 6-year graduation rate of 44% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Caribbean University-Carolina?

    Caribbean University-Carolina reports a total enrollment of 127 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Caribbean University-Carolina?

    The average net price at Caribbean University-Carolina is $7,635 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    Where is Caribbean University-Carolina located?

    Caribbean University-Carolina is located in Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985.

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