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 (2023)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% 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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Columbia Central University-Yauco has declined by 51% 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
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
87 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
81 students
117 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
172 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
87 students
370 students
# 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%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.08
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
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,064
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500
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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