School Highlights
Huertas College serves 775 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,585
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Huertas College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Huertas College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
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
113 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Huertas College has grown by 58% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
The Huertas College diversity score of 0.20 is more than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
775 students
588 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
650 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
125 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
775 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
650 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
125 students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Hispanic
89%
90%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
49%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,700
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $6,585 is less than the state average of $6,590. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,585
$6,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,875
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Huertas College cost?
Huertas College's private state tuition is approximately $6,585.
What is Huertas College's ranking?
Huertas College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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