Caribbean University-Vega Baja

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,656

2021 Average Net Price

$2,285

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.35%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

134

62.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50%

6 Graduates

About

Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a higher education institution located in Vega Baja Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Caribbean University-Vega Baja were Social Work (5 degrees awarded), Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (5 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (4 degrees).

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Caribbean University-Vega Baja. 83.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $4,656, which is $−23,849 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $4,656, which is $−23,849 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,285.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Caribbean University-Vega Baja received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,656

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was $4,656. The cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $−23,849 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Caribbean University-Vega Baja (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,285

2021 Value

35.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Caribbean University-Vega Baja had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,285. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Caribbean University-Vega Baja grew by 35.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Caribbean University-Vega Baja (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,007

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was of $6,007 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 13.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Caribbean University-Vega Baja (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Caribbean University-Vega Baja received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.52% with respect to 2020, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Caribbean University-Vega Baja (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was 6.35%, which represents 45 out of the 709 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Caribbean University-Vega Baja had a total enrollment of 134 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is 84 students and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 62.7% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Caribbean University-Vega Baja, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (76%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (55.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (44.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 134 students. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is 84 and the part-time enrollment is 50. This means that 62.7% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Caribbean University-Vega Baja (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Caribbean University-Vega Baja had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Caribbean University-Vega Baja (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

134 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 21 more women than men received degrees from Caribbean University-Vega Baja. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is hispanic or latino (31 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is Social Work (5 degrees awarded), followed by Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (5 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Caribbean University-Vega Baja, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), and Health (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,814,585 people), Registered nurses (1,462,338 people), Accountants & auditors (1,072,669 people), Other managers (806,754 people), and Financial managers (495,474 people).

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (10 degrees), EDUCATION. (3 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees awarded), Protective Services (5 degrees), Health (10 degrees), EDUCATION. (3 degrees), and Business (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Elementary & secondary schools (3,328,818 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,885,459 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (650,867 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (545,969 people), and Computer Systems Design (520,714 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Caribbean University-Vega Baja.

Most Common (2021)

Social Work
5 degree-majors awarded
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
5 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was Social Work with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Caribbean University-Vega Baja according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Vega Baja, which is 0.192 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (26).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 0.25 times less than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 4 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is Female and Hispanic or Latino (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is hispanic or latino (31 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is hispanic or latino female (26 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (5 degrees).

Operations

Caribbean University-Vega Baja employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are: Office and Administrative Support, with 5 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$295k

2021 Salaries

21%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Caribbean University-Vega Baja paid a median of $295k in salaries, a 21% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$131k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Caribbean University-Vega Baja paid a total of $131k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja were Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was Female Instructor with 4 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Caribbean University-Vega Baja.