Universidad Central de Bayamon

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,452

1.37% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$3,548

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

8.22%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

98.3%

117 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

953

67.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.6%

53 Graduates

About

Universidad Central de Bayamon is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Universidad Central de Bayamon were Registered Nursing (48 degrees awarded), Social Work (16 degrees), and Natural Sciences (13 degrees).

In 2021, 248 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Universidad Central de Bayamon. 74.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (245 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $4,452, which is $−18,732 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $4,452, which is $−18,732 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,548.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Universidad Central de Bayamon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,452

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon was $4,452. The cost of tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $−18,732 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,548

2021 Value

38.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Universidad Central de Bayamon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,548. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Universidad Central de Bayamon grew by 38.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Universidad Central de Bayamon (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

$3,780

Room and Board

$1,504

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Universidad Central de Bayamon was of $3,780 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 42.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,504. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Universidad Central de Bayamon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 16.3% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Universidad Central de Bayamon (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.

8.22%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Universidad Central de Bayamon was 8.22%, which represents 29 out of the 353 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.

Admissions

Universidad Central de Bayamon received 117 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 25.9% annual growth. Out of those 117 applicants, 115 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.3% acceptance rate.

There were 953 students enrolled at Universidad Central de Bayamon in 2021.

Universidad Central de Bayamon has an overall enrollment yield of 89.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

115

Accepted Out of 117

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Universidad Central de Bayamon was 98.3% (115 admissions from 117 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 88%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 25.9%, while admissions declined by −17.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Universidad Central de Bayamon had a total enrollment of 953 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Universidad Central de Bayamon is 645 students and the part-time enrollment is 308. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at Universidad Central de Bayamon are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Universidad Central de Bayamon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 98.8% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Universidad Central de Bayamon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (69.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (72.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Universidad Central de Bayamon in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 953 students. The full-time enrollment at Universidad Central de Bayamon is 645 and the part-time enrollment is 308. This means that 67.7% of students enrolled at Universidad Central de Bayamon are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

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 Universidad Central de Bayamon was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Universidad Central de Bayamon had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Universidad Central de Bayamon (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

942 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Universidad Central de Bayamon is 98.8% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 122 more women than men received degrees from Universidad Central de Bayamon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Universidad Central de Bayamon is hispanic or latino (245 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Universidad Central de Bayamon is Registered Nursing (48 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (16 degrees) and Natural Sciences (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Universidad Central de Bayamon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (7 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,642,975 people), Secondary school teachers (414,384 people), Education administrators (262,060 people), Social workers, all other (174,316 people), and Special education teachers (173,850 people).

The most specialized majors at Universidad Central de Bayamon in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (7 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), EDUCATION. (43 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (13 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Universidad Central de Bayamon are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (7 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), EDUCATION. (43 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (13 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon are Elementary & secondary schools (2,778,252 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (286,430 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,740 people), Religious organizations (165,074 people), and Individual & family services (157,097 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Universidad Central de Bayamon.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
48 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
16 degree-majors awarded
Natural Sciences
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Universidad Central de Bayamon was Registered Nursing with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Universidad Central de Bayamon according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

185

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Universidad Central de Bayamon, which is 0.341 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (185).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Universidad Central de Bayamon by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Universidad Central de Bayamon in Registered Nursing, which is 0.25 times less than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Universidad Central de Bayamon in Registered Nursing, which is 4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 2% of students graduating from Universidad Central de Bayamon completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (47.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Universidad Central de Bayamon is Female and Hispanic or Latino (47.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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)

245 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Universidad Central de Bayamon is hispanic or latino (245 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
183 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Universidad Central de Bayamon is hispanic or latino female (183 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (62 degrees).

Operations

Universidad Central de Bayamon has an endowment valued at nearly $1.46M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.47M (100%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Universidad Central de Bayamon had a total salary expenditure of 10.3M. Universidad Central de Bayamon employs 8 Instructors, 8 Associate professors and 3 No academic ranks. Most academics at Universidad Central de Bayamon are Female Instructor (7), Female Associate professor (5), and Male Associate professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universidad Central de Bayamon are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Endowment

$1.46M

2021 Endowment

27.3%

growth from 2020

Universidad Central de Bayamon has an endowment valued at about $1.46M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Universidad Central de Bayamon grew 27.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.67M

2021 Salaries

4.19%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Universidad Central de Bayamon paid a median of $4.67M in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($10.3M) and a 4.19% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$801k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Universidad Central de Bayamon paid a total of $801k to 24 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Universidad Central de Bayamon were Instructor with 8 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and No academic rank with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universidad Central de Bayamon were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Universidad Central de Bayamon was Female Instructor with 7 employees, Female Associate professor with 5 employees, and Male Associate professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Universidad Central de Bayamon.