Columbia Central University-Caguas

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,370

9.95% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$4,680

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

13.7%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,452

61.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35%

7 Graduates

About

Columbia Central University-Caguas is a higher education institution located in Caguas Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Columbia Central University-Caguas were Registered Nursing (169 degrees awarded), Network & System Administration (19 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees).

In 2021, 1,178 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia Central University-Caguas. 77.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,178 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia Central University-Caguas is $7,370, which is $−7,130 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia Central University-Caguas is $7,370, which is $−7,130 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,680.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending Columbia Central University-Caguas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,370

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Columbia Central University-Caguas was $7,370. The cost of tuition at Columbia Central University-Caguas is $−7,130 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$4,680

2021 Value

34.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Columbia Central University-Caguas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,680. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Columbia Central University-Caguas grew by 34.1%.

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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 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 $636. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 26.2% 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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Columbia Central University-Caguas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.35% with respect to 2020, when 85% 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.

13.7%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia Central University-Caguas was 13.7%, which represents 81 out of the 590 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 2,452 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Central University-Caguas is 1,509 students and the part-time enrollment is 943. This means that 61.5% 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 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Columbia Central University-Caguas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (75.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (81.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia Central University-Caguas in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,452 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Central University-Caguas is 1,509 and the part-time enrollment is 943. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Columbia Central University-Caguas are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

88%

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 Columbia Central University-Caguas was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Columbia Central University-Caguas had a retention rate higher 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

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

2,452 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia Central University-Caguas 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 652 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 (1,178 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Columbia Central University-Caguas is Registered Nursing (169 degrees awarded), followed by Network & System Administration (19 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (6 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (103 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (37 degrees), and Health (861 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 (1,354,641 people), Other managers (160,804 people), Medical & health services managers (153,904 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (143,332 people), and Pharmacists (134,715 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Caguas in 2021 are Agriculture (103 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (37 degrees), Health (861 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (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 Columbia Central University-Caguas are Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, Credit analysts, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Caguas are Agriculture (103 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (37 degrees), Health (861 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (13 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,502,463 people), Elementary & secondary schools (405,696 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,459 people), Outpatient care centers (235,798 people), and Offices of physicians (207,445 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 (2021)

General Health Services
151 degrees awarded
Animal Grooming
103 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Columbia Central University-Caguas was General Health Services with 151 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

263

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

915

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 263 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Caguas, which is 0.287 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (915).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Caguas in Registered Nursing, which is 0.223 times less than the 224 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 224 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Caguas in Registered Nursing, which is 4.48 times more than the 50 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Columbia Central University-Caguas is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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)

1,178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia Central University-Caguas is hispanic or latino (1,178 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
915 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
263 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia Central University-Caguas is hispanic or latino female (915 degrees awarded). There were 3.48 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (263 degrees).

Operations

Columbia Central University-Caguas employs 47 Professors. Most academics at Columbia Central University-Caguas are Female Professor (29), 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

$6.17M

2021 Salaries

33.5%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Columbia Central University-Caguas paid a median of $6.17M in salaries, a 33.5% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.41M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Columbia Central University-Caguas paid a total of $1.41M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Caguas was Professor with 47 employees.

In 2021, 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 (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Caguas was Female Professor with 29 employees, and Male Professor with 18 employees.

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