Columbia Central University-Yauco

3 Betances St
Yauco, PR 00698
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Columbia Central University-Yauco serves 168 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,390
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Columbia Central University-Yauco ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Columbia Central University-Yauco
(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 not-for-profit
Total Faculty
32 staff
70 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Columbia Central University-Yauco and community college average number of faculty in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Columbia Central University-Yauco has declined by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Columbia Central University-Yauco diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.08. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
168 students
488 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Columbia Central University-Yauco and community college average number of enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Columbia Central University-Yauco and community college average student staff ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
87 students
371 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Columbia Central University-Yauco and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
81 students
117 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Columbia Central University-Yauco and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Columbia Central University-Yauco.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Puerto Rico.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
172 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
87 students
370 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Columbia Central University-Yauco and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
59 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
138 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
33 students
% Hispanic
100%
96%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Columbia Central University-Yauco and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Columbia Central University-Yauco.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
Diversity Score
0.00
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Columbia Central University-Yauco and the community college average diversity score of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.49%
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,500
$20,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Columbia Central University-Yauco 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 $6,390 is less than the state average of $6,532. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,390
$6,532
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Columbia Central University-Yauco and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Columbia Central University-Yauco and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,064
$5,064
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Columbia Central University-Yauco and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 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 Columbia Central University-Yauco and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Central University-Yauco cost?
Columbia Central University-Yauco's private state tuition is approximately $6,390.
What is Columbia Central University-Yauco's ranking?
Columbia Central University-Yauco ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,390
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,169 per year for in-state students and $2,801 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.08, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Puerto Rico is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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