Columbia Central University-Caguas

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,314

6.59% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,046

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

8.17%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,810

70% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.9%

22 Graduates

About

Columbia Central University-Caguas is a higher education institution located in Caguas Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Columbia Central University-Caguas were Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (138 degrees awarded), Animal Grooming (129 degrees), and General Health Services (51 degrees).

In 2023, 872 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia Central University-Caguas. 76.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (867 degrees), 217 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia Central University-Caguas is $7,314, which is $−7,850 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia Central University-Caguas was 8.17%, corresponding to 81 out of the 992 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia Central University-Caguas is $7,314, which is $7,850 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,046.

In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending Columbia Central University-Caguas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,314

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Columbia Central University-Caguas was $7,314. The cost of tuition at Columbia Central University-Caguas is $−7,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbia Central University-Caguas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,046

2023 Value

7.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Columbia Central University-Caguas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,046. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Columbia Central University-Caguas grew by 7.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia Central University-Caguas (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

$6,897

Room and Board

$636

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Columbia Central University-Caguas was of $6,897 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $636. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Columbia Central University-Caguas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Columbia Central University-Caguas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.81% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia Central University-Caguas (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.

8.17%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia Central University-Caguas was 8.17%, which represents 81 out of the 992 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

Columbia Central University-Caguas had a total enrollment of 2,810 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Central University-Caguas is 1,966 students and the part-time enrollment is 844. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Columbia Central University-Caguas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia Central University-Caguas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0712% Two or More Races, 0.0356% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0356% White.

Students enrolled at Columbia Central University-Caguas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (71.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (28.6%) and Two or More Races Female (0.0702%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (81.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia Central University-Caguas in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,810 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Central University-Caguas is 1,966 and the part-time enrollment is 844. This means that 70% of students enrolled at Columbia Central University-Caguas are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia Central University-Caguas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

46%

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 Columbia Central University-Caguas was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Columbia Central University-Caguas had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbia Central University-Caguas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,806 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia Central University-Caguas is 99.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0712% Two or More Races, 0.0356% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0356% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 462 more women than men received degrees from Columbia Central University-Caguas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia Central University-Caguas is hispanic or latino (867 degrees awarded). There were 217 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (4 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Columbia Central University-Caguas is Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (138 degrees awarded), followed by Animal Grooming (129 degrees) and General Health Services (51 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia Central University-Caguas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (267 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), and Health (491 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Caguas are Registered nurses (1,476,346 people), Other managers (182,213 people), Medical & health services managers (166,549 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,926 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (138,469 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Caguas in 2023 are Agriculture (267 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), Health (491 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (16 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Columbia Central University-Caguas are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Caguas are Agriculture (267 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), Health (491 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (16 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Caguas are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,585,206 people), Computer Systems Design (649,778 people), Elementary & secondary schools (452,889 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (332,216 people), and Outpatient care centers (267,672 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
138 degrees awarded
Animal Grooming
129 degrees awarded
General Health Services
51 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Columbia Central University-Caguas was Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant with 138 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Columbia Central University-Caguas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

205

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

667

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Caguas, which is 0.307 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (667).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbia Central University-Caguas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Caguas in Registered Nursing, which is 0.268 times less than the 157 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Caguas in Registered Nursing, which is 3.74 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% of students graduating from Columbia Central University-Caguas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (63.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Columbia Central University-Caguas is Male and Hispanic or Latino (63.2% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
867 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia Central University-Caguas is hispanic or latino (867 degrees awarded). There were 217 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (4 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
662 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
205 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia Central University-Caguas is hispanic or latino female (662 degrees awarded). There were 3.23 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (205 degrees).

Operations

Columbia Central University-Caguas employs 50 Professors. Most academics at Columbia Central University-Caguas are Female Professor (32), and Male Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Caguas are: Management, with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Sales and related with 19 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.19M

2023 Salaries

1.33%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Columbia Central University-Caguas paid a median of $6.19M in salaries, a 1.33% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.974% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 33.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.49M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Columbia Central University-Caguas paid a total of $1.49M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Caguas was Professor with 50 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Caguas were Management with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, and Sales and related with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Caguas was Female Professor with 32 employees, and Male Professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Columbia Central University-Caguas.

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