Caribbean University-Vega Baja

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$4,742
0.712% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$6,310
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
215
66.5% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
20%
2 Graduates

About

Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a higher education institution located in Vega Baja Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Caribbean University-Vega Baja were General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees awarded), Social Work (2 degrees), and Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (1 degrees).

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Caribbean University-Vega Baja. 73.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $4,742, which is $−24,538 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 697 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $4,742, which is $24,538 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,310.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Caribbean University-Vega Baja received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,742
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was $4,742. The cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $−24,538 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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Average Net Price

$6,310
2023 Value
5.13%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Caribbean University-Vega Baja had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,310. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Caribbean University-Vega Baja grew by 5.13%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,953
Room and Board
$1,650
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was of $7,953 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 32.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Caribbean University-Vega Baja received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 697 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.

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Enrollment

Caribbean University-Vega Baja had a total enrollment of 215 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is 143 students and the part-time enrollment is 72. This means that 66.5% 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 (68.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (31.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.5%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 215 students. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is 143 and the part-time enrollment is 72. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

69%
2023 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Caribbean University-Vega Baja had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
215 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 9 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 (19 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (2 degrees) and Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (1 degrees).

In 2023,  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 (2 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), and Protective Services (2 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 (1,675,941 people), Registered nurses (1,594,842 people), Accountants & auditors (1,060,095 people), Other managers (894,907 people), and Secondary school teachers (564,924 people).

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Health (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Physicians, and Tool & die makers

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Health (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (3,401,118 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,008,572 people), uninformed (1,889,932 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (692,211 people), and Computer Systems Design (612,564 people).

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Health (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (2023)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    3 degrees awarded
  2. Social Work
    2 degrees awarded
  3. Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
    1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was General Business Administration & Management with 3 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
14
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Vega Baja, which is 0.357 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in Criminal Justice - Police Science. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to women at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in General Business Administration & Management. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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Time to Complete

8%
100% Completion Time
50%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% of students graduating from Caribbean University-Vega Baja completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Hispanic or Latino Female
Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is Female and Hispanic or Latino (25% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino
Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is hispanic or latino (19 degrees awarded).

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

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    14 degrees awarded
  2. 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 (14 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (5 degrees).

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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: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$318k
2023 Salaries
27%
decline from 2022

In 2023, Caribbean University-Vega Baja paid a median of $318k in salaries, a 27% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 47.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 21% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$131k
Instructional Salaries
5
Number of Employees

In 2023, Caribbean University-Vega Baja paid a total of $131k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
5 Employees
Computer, Engineering, and Science
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
2 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, 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.

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