BaccalaureatePrivate nonprofitHSI

Dewey University-Carolina

Carolina, Puerto Rico·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Outlying Areas·dewey.edu
6-yr Graduation
62%
+23.5pp vs Baccalaureate
Total enrollment
292
peer median 341
Avg net price
$3,645
-$6.2k vs Baccalaureate
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Graduation rate & outcomes

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

Overall completion
62%+23.5pp vs Baccalaureate
4-year graduation
9%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
24%
Full-time retention
64%

Pell equity

36.0pp gap
Pell recipients
52%
Non-Pell
88%

Non-Pell students graduate at a 36.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Accredited since 2018Next review Feb 2029
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Accredited since 1997

Action history · 7

  1. Aug 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
  2. Feb 2024Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed
    Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
  3. Aug 2023Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed
    Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
  4. Aug 2023Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Warning
    Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
  5. Feb 2023Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Warning
    Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$2,989
$30–48k$3,960
$48–75k$4,829
$75–110k$6,561
$110k+

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

Avg net price (private)
$3,645
-$6,181vs Baccalaureate median $9,827
Federal loans
17.1%
In-state tuition
$7,630
Out-of-state
$7,630

Student loan default rate

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

Of 118 borrowers who entered repayment, 10 (8.4%) defaulted within three years above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
8.4%
+6.1pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
118
Defaulted
10
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
7.1%
2017
16.3%
2018
19.5%
2019
8.4%
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 Dewey University-Carolina

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs12
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

73 total completions
01Health Professions
5372.6%
02Business
1419.2%
03Education
45.5%
04Computer Sciences
22.7%

Enrollment trends & demographics

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

Fall total
292
12-mo unduplicated
497
Undergraduate
497
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
25%124
Women
75%373

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 · 363 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
0
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
    17.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    9

    Dewey University-Carolina vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Dewey 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
    SubjectDewey University-Carolina
    62%292$3,645Baccalaureate
    Humacao Community College
    30%173$2,879Baccalaureate
    EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan
    44%60.7%1,513$4,989Baccalaureate
    Remington College-Shreveport Campus
    33%71.8%315$30,248Baccalaureate
    Donnelly College
    395$15,025Baccalaureate
    Bryant & Stratton College-Greece
    367$14,664Baccalaureate
    Peer group median39%66.2%341$9,827

    Frequently asked questions about Dewey University-Carolina

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

    What is the graduation rate at Dewey University-Carolina?

    Dewey University-Carolina reports a 6-year graduation rate of 62% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Dewey University-Carolina?

    Dewey University-Carolina reports a total enrollment of 292 students per the latest IPEDS.

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

    The average net price at Dewey University-Carolina is $3,645 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    Where is Dewey University-Carolina located?

    Dewey University-Carolina is located in Carolina, Puerto Rico 00986.

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