Columbia Central University-Yauco

3 Betances St
Yauco, PR 00698
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Tel: (787) 856-0845
www.columbiacentral.edu
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School Highlights

Columbia Central University-Yauco serves 283 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Columbia Central University-Yauco(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions SchoolsNot applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty17 staff42 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Columbia Central University-Yauco has declined by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Columbia Central University-Yauco diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.04. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment283 students598 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:128:1
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# Full-Time Students155 students479 students
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# Part-Time Students128 students119 students
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% Hispanic
100%
98%
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Diversity Score0.000.04
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$24,500$20,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $6,390 is less than the state average of $6,723. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$6,390$6,723
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
Median Debt for Dropouts--
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Columbia Central University-Yauco is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Guayama (5.2 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 283 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,390
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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Did You Know?
For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,696 per year for in-state students and $2,418 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,723 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.04, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. 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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