CEM College-San Juan

1206 13th. Street Ext San Agustin
San Juan, PR 00926
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

CEM College-San Juan serves 236 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 100%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,416
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

CEM College-San Juan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CEM College-San Juan
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Total Faculty
62 staff
70 staff
This chart displays total faculty of CEM College-San Juan and community college average number of faculty in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of CEM College-San Juan has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The CEM College-San Juan diversity score of 0.06 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
236 students
440 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
186 students
354 students
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# Part-Time Students
50 students
86 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of CEM College-San Juan and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of CEM College-San Juan.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Puerto Rico.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
561 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
186 students
354 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of CEM College-San Juan and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
140 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
50 students
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in CEM College-San Juan and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
97%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in CEM College-San Juan.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
Diversity Score
0.06
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of CEM College-San Juan and the community college average diversity score of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
61%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of CEM College-San Juan and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3609%
0.4837%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,500
$20,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of CEM College-San Juan and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Puerto Rico by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $6,416 is less than the state average of $6,484. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,416
$6,484
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of CEM College-San Juan and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
96%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in CEM College-San Juan and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,000
$5,064
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in CEM College-San Juan and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in CEM College-San Juan and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
93%
93%
This chart displays the percent admitted of CEM College-San Juan and the community college average percent admitted of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CEM College-San Juan cost?
CEM College-San Juan's private state tuition is approximately $6,416.
What is the acceptance rate of CEM College-San Juan?
The acceptance rate of CEM College-San Juan is 93%, which is equal to the state average of 93%.
What is CEM College-San Juan's ranking?
CEM College-San Juan ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,416
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

San Juan County, PR community colleges have a diversity score of 0.04, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in San Juan County, PR is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De San Juan. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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