University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
Tel:
(787) 257-0000
School Highlights
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina serves 3,843 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is same as the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
Top Placements
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina places among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 140 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | (PR) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Public | Private, for profit |
Total Faculty | 140 staff | 45 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is Universidad Del Este (2.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Universidad Del EstePrivate, non-profit13,331 students | 2.00 MiCarr. # 190 Esq. Calle 220 Bo. Sabana Abajo
Carolina,  PR  00985
(787) 257-7373 2.0013,331 - EDP Univeristy of Puerto Rico Inc-San JuanPrivate, non-profit1,568 students | 5.60 Mi560 Ponce de Leon Ave. Cr. Arroyo St.
San Juan,  PR  00919
(787) 765-3560 5.601,568 - ICPR Junior College-General InstitutionalPrivate, for profit688 students | 5.90 Mi558 Munoz Rivera Avenue
San Juan,  PR  00919
(787) 753-6000 5.90688 - n/a students | 5.90 Mi1315 PONCE DE LEON AVE.
San Juan,  PR  00910
(787) 722-2293 5.90n/a - Centro de Estudios Multidisciplinarios-San JuanPrivate, for profit892 students | 6.10 Mi1206 13th. Street Ext San Agustin
San Juan,  PR  00926
(787) 765-4210 6.10892
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