School Highlights
Huertas College serves 505 students (77% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,585
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- 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
Associates Colleges
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 for-profit
Total Faculty
113 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of Huertas College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Huertas College diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
505 students
440 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
390 students
354 students
# Part-Time Students
115 students
86 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
101 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
390 students
354 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
140 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
115 students
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
22%
% Black
99%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.45
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)
0.4453%
0.4837%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,700
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $6,585 is more than the state average of $6,484. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,585
$6,484
% 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: 2023 (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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