For the 2025-26 school year, there are 41 community colleges serving 85,087 students in Puerto Rico (14 public colleges and 27 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Puerto Rico is approximately $2,932 per year for in-state students and $3,437 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,590 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia, Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television, and Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon.
The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 68% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 99%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Top Ranked Puerto Rico Community Colleges (2025-26)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia
Private for-profit
405 Ponce de Leon Ave.
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 999-2473
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 999-2473
Enrollment: 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 25%
Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television
Private for-profit
Dr. Veve #51 Esq. Degetau
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 779-2500
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 779-2500
Enrollment: 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Private-state tuition: $6,560
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon
Private for-profit
Betances #20 Esquina Degetau
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 778-0300
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 778-0300
Enrollment: 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 89%
Nova College de Puerto Rico
Private for-profit
#137 Dr. Veve Street
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 740-5030
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 740-5030
Enrollment: 191 students
Ponce Health Sciences University
Private for-profit
388 Calle Luis F. Sala
Ponce, PR 00716
(575) 575-2575
Ponce, PR 00716
(575) 575-2575
Enrollment: 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Acceptance rate: 16% Minority enrollment: 99%
American Educational College
Private for-profit
45 Santa Cruz Street
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 798-1199
Bayamon, PR 00961
(787) 798-1199
Enrollment: 215 students
Antilles School of Technical Careers
Private for-profit
Calle Cayey # 1911
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 268-2244
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 268-2244
Enrollment: 428 students
Atenas College
Private not-for-profit
Paseo del Atenas #101
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 884-3838
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 884-3838
Enrollment: 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Private-state tuition: $6,945
Atlantic University
Public
Colton St. # 9
Guaynabo, PR 00970
(787) 720-1022
Guaynabo, PR 00970
(787) 720-1022
Enrollment: 1,922 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $7,395 Out-state tuition: $7,395
CEM College-Bayamon
Private for-profit
25 Degetau St
Bayamón, PR 00961
(787) 780-8900
Bayamón, PR 00961
(787) 780-8900
Enrollment: 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Private-state tuition: $6,416
CEM College-Humacao
Private for-profit
8 Dr Vidal St
Humacao, PR 00791
(787) 850-8333
Humacao, PR 00791
(787) 850-8333
Enrollment: 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $6,416
CEM College-San Juan
Private for-profit
1206 13th. Street Ext San Agustin
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 765-4210
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 765-4210
Enrollment: 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Private-state tuition: $6,416
180 Jose Oliver St Tres Monjitas Ind. Park
San Juan, PR 00918
(787) 480-2400
San Juan, PR 00918
(787) 480-2400
Enrollment: 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Acceptance rate: 77% In-state tuition: $2,370 Out-state tuition: $2,370
Carr 183 Km 1.7
Caguas, PR 00726
(787) 743-4041
Caguas, PR 00726
(787) 743-4041
Enrollment: 3,468 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $6,390 Out-state tuition: $6,390
Columbia Central University-Yauco
Private for-profit
3 Betances St
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-0845
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-0845
Enrollment: 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $6,390
Bo Quebrada Vueltas, Carr #3 Marginal, k.m. 49.5
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 865-1300
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 865-1300
Enrollment: 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 65%
Barbosa Ave #427 3rd Floor - Malco Bldg
Hato Rey, PR 00910
(787) 710-8999
Hato Rey, PR 00910
(787) 710-8999
Enrollment: 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $5,475 Out-state tuition: $5,475
EDIC College
Private for-profit
ANGORA INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDING G ANGORA AVENUE
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 744-8519
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 744-8519
Enrollment: 1,605 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $6,660
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan
Private not-for-profit
560 Ponce de Leon Ave. Cr. Arroyo St.
San Juan, PR 00918
(787) 765-3560
San Juan, PR 00918
(787) 765-3560
Enrollment: 2,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 43% Private-state tuition: $5,940
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian
Private not-for-profit
Betances # 49
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2252
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2252
Enrollment: 1,523 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 92% Private-state tuition: $6,060
150 Rd 174 Urb Industrial Minillas
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 786-1834
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 786-1834
Enrollment: 72 students
Huertas College
Private for-profit
#41 Hector R Bunker St
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-1400
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-1400
Enrollment: 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Private-state tuition: $6,585
Humacao Community College
Private not-for-profit
Georgetti St. #69
Humacao, PR 00791
(787) 852-1430
Humacao, PR 00791
(787) 852-1430
Enrollment: 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Private-state tuition: $5,130
ICPR Junior College
Private for-profit
558 Munoz Rivera Avenue
Hato Rey, PR 00919
(787) 753-6000
Hato Rey, PR 00919
(787) 753-6000
Enrollment: 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Private-state tuition: $6,634
ICPR Junior College
Private for-profit
Carretera #2 K.M. 49.9 Puerta del Norte Mall 4to. Piso Suite 17
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 884-6000
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 884-6000
Enrollment: 377 students
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo
Private for-profit
20 San Patricio
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-6000
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-6000
Enrollment: 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Private-state tuition: $6,634
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
Private for-profit
80 West McKinley St
Mayaguez, PR 00681
(787) 832-6000
Mayaguez, PR 00681
(787) 832-6000
Enrollment: 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $6,634
Instituto de Banca y Comercio Inc
Private for-profit
56 Carretera 20 Km 2.3
Guaynabo, PR 00966
(787) 982-3000
Guaynabo, PR 00966
(787) 982-3000
Enrollment: 8,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Urb. Vives, Final Calle Paseo #2
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 866-8522
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 866-8522
Enrollment: 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,105 Out-state tuition: $1,105
State Road 2 Km.47.3
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-2250
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-2250
Enrollment: 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Acceptance rate: 92% In-state tuition: $1,125 Out-state tuition: $1,125
4820 Candido Hoyos Urb. Perla Del Sur
Ponce, PR 00717
(787) 843-1305
Ponce, PR 00717
(787) 843-1305
Enrollment: 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $1,125 Out-state tuition: $1,125
Calle Alegria Final Urb las Virtudes
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 764-2483
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 764-2483
Enrollment: 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 63% In-state tuition: $1,105 Out-state tuition: $1,105
Mech-Tech College
Private for-profit
Num 39-40 B St W Industrial Pk
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 744-1060
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 744-1060
Enrollment: 3,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Private-state tuition: $8,904
National University College-Arecibo
Private, for profit
Arecibo Centro Plz Ave Manuel Perez Aviles
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-5044
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-5044
Enrollment: 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Acceptance rate: 77% Private-state tuition: $6,495
National University College-Rio Grande
Private, for profit
Carr. #3 Km 22.01 - Barrio Cienaga Baja
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-8286
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-8286
Enrollment: 1,783 student Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Private-state tuition: $6,495
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Community Colleges in Puerto Rico (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ponce de Leon Ave #703
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 754-3431
San Juan, PR 00917
(787) 754-3431
Enrollment: 62 students
Ave. Ponce de Leon # 1057
San Juan, PR 00925
(787) 763-3120
San Juan, PR 00925
(787) 763-3120
Enrollment: 460 students
Overview
This State (PR)
Total Faculty
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
Student Body
Total Enrollment
588 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
# Full-Time Students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
42 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
n/a
% Hispanic
90%
% Black
7%
% White
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,932
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,437
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Total Avg.
878
SAT Reading
422
SAT Math
456
SAT Writing
51
ACT Total Avg.
n/a
ACT Composite
55
ACT English
61
ACT Math
49
ACT Writing
22
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Puerto Rico?
There are 41 community colleges serving 85,087 students in Puerto Rico.
How much do community colleges cost in Puerto Rico?
The average tuition for community colleges in Puerto Rico is approximately $2,932 per year for in-state students and $3,437 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,590.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Puerto Rico?
The top-ranked community colleges in Puerto Rico include Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia, Colegio de Cinematografía Artes y Television, and Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon.
What is community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico?
The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 68% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Puerto Rico?
Community colleges in Puerto Rico have a diversity score of 0.18, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Puerto Rico?
Community colleges in Puerto Rico have approximately 99% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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