Columbia Central University-Yauco
Tel:
(787)856-0845
School Highlights
- Columbia Central University-Yauco serves 407 students (52% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
- Columbia Central University-Yauco is the only community colleges within Yauco County, PR.
- The nearest community college to Columbia Central University-Yauco is ICPR Junior College-Arecibo (12.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Columbia Central University-Yauco places among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Columbia Central University-Yauco | (PR) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, for profit |
Total Faculty | 17 staff | 45 staff |
Total Enrollment | 407 students | 839 students |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 27:1 |
# Full-Time Students | 212 students | 701 students |
# Part-Time Students | 195 students | 138 students |
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% Hispanic | 100% | 99% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.02 |
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,500 | $20,500 |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Columbia Central University-Yauco is ICPR Junior College-Arecibo (12.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- ICPR Junior College-AreciboPrivate, for profit576 students | 12.60 Mi20 San Patricio
Arecibo,  PR  00614
(787)878-6000 12.60576 - Ponce School of Medicine and Health SciencesPrivate, non-profit701 students | 16.50 MiUrb Industrial Reparada Marginal St Lot 2
Ponce,  PR  00732
(787)840-2549 16.50701 - 601 students | 16.60 Mi4820 Candido Hoyos Urb. Perla Del Sur
Ponce,  PR  00717
(787)843-1305 16.60601 - Ponce Paramedical College IncPrivate, for profit2,607 students | 16.60 Mi1213 Acacia Street Villa Flores Urb
Ponce,  PR  00716
(787)848-1589 16.602,607 - 1,385 students | 16.90 MiCarr. # 10 Km. 52.2
Utuado,  PR  00641
(787)894-2828 16.901,385
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