Puerto Rico Community Colleges

There are 16 community colleges located throughout Puerto Rico (6 public colleges and 10 private colleges), serving 30,956 students.
For Puerto Rico community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,717 per year for in-state students and $4,222 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,645 per year (view national tuition costs).
The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 84% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 100% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 31:1.

Recent Articles

September 13, 2017

Affording Community College

Learn about the different financial options you have for affording community college.

September 13, 2017

The Top Challenges for Non-Traditional Students in Community College

If you are starting community college as an adult, there are certain challenges you can expect to face. Understanding and anticipating those challenges will help you to face them head-on with the greatest chance for success.

September 13, 2017

Switching Careers? Consider Going to Community College

Do you feel stuck in a career you don't enjoy? Are you considering making a switch? If so, keep reading to learn about community college for changing careers.

Student by Ethnicity

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