School Highlights
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus serves 6,481 students (65% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 6,481 students
- In-state tuition: $5,580
- Out-state tuition: $5,580
- Acceptance Rate: 44%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 730 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
730 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus has declined by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus diversity score of 0.04 is less than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,481 students
588 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
4,188 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
2,293 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
547 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,441 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
747 students
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Hispanic
98%
90%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
35%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,900
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,580 is more than the state average of $2,932. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,580 is more than the state average of $3,437. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,580
$2,932
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,580
$3,437
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,250
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
44%
83%
SAT Reading
409
409
SAT Math
416
416
SAT Writing
399
399
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus cost?
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus's tuition is approximately $5,580 for In-State students and $5,580 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus?
The acceptance rate of Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus is 44%, which is lower than the state average of 83%.
What is Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus's ranking?
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus located?
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus is located in the Sabana Abajo Carolina Puerto Rico neighborhood of Carolina, PR.
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