Columbia Central University-Yauco

3 Betances St
Yauco, PR 00698
Top-Ranked (2026-27): 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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 98%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)
Item not available
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
32 staff
34 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Columbia Central University-Yauco has stayed relatively flat 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 0.13. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
168 students
378 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
87 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
81 students
83 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
87 students
286 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
83 students
% Hispanic
100%
93%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.13
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2023)
49%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,500
$20,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $6,390 is less than the state average of $6,479. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,390
$6,479
Tuition Notes
Refer to the tuition page for details: columbiacentral.edu
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,064
$5,167
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500
Source: 2025 (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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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 $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 $6,479 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.13, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Puerto Rico is Escuela De Troqueleria Y Herramentaje. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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