Caribbean University-Ponce

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,657

0.0215% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$4,671

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.35%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

960

54% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

15.8%

12 Graduates

About

Caribbean University-Ponce is a higher education institution located in Ponce Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Caribbean University-Ponce were Electrical & Electronics Engineering (22 degrees awarded), Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (11 degrees), and Industrial Engineering (11 degrees).

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Caribbean University-Ponce. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (118 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Ponce is $4,657, which is $−18,527 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Ponce is $4,657, which is $−18,527 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,671.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Caribbean University-Ponce received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,657

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Ponce was $4,657. The cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Ponce is $−18,527 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Caribbean University-Ponce (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,671

2021 Value

54%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Caribbean University-Ponce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,671. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Caribbean University-Ponce grew by 54%.

This chart compares the average net price of Caribbean University-Ponce (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,007

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Caribbean University-Ponce was of $6,007 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 13.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Caribbean University-Ponce (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Caribbean University-Ponce received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Caribbean University-Ponce (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Caribbean University-Ponce was 6.35%, which represents 45 out of the 709 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Caribbean University-Ponce had a total enrollment of 960 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Ponce is 518 students and the part-time enrollment is 442. This means that 54% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Ponce are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Caribbean University-Ponce, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Caribbean University-Ponce in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (64.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (35.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (85.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Caribbean University-Ponce in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 960 students. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Ponce is 518 and the part-time enrollment is 442. This means that 54% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Ponce are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Caribbean University-Ponce (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Caribbean University-Ponce was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Caribbean University-Ponce had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Caribbean University-Ponce (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

960 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Caribbean University-Ponce is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 32 more women than men received degrees from Caribbean University-Ponce. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Caribbean University-Ponce is hispanic or latino (118 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Caribbean University-Ponce is Electrical & Electronics Engineering (22 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (11 degrees) and Industrial Engineering (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Caribbean University-Ponce, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (37 degrees awarded), Education (37 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Ponce are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,632,885 people), Other managers (436,618 people), Software developers (429,965 people), Secondary school teachers (419,046 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (351,540 people).

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Ponce in 2021 are Engineering (37 degrees awarded), Education (37 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (2 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Ponce are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Ponce are Engineering (37 degrees awarded), Education (37 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (2 degrees), and Protective Services (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Ponce are Elementary & secondary schools (2,777,602 people), Computer Systems Design (500,008 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (438,134 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (392,285 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (388,423 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Caribbean University-Ponce.

Most Common (2020)

Elementary Education & Teaching
6 degree-majors awarded
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
6 degree-majors awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Caribbean University-Ponce was Elementary Education & Teaching with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Caribbean University-Ponce according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Ponce, which is 0.573 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (75).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Caribbean University-Ponce by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Ponce in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which is 1.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Ponce in Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants, which is 6 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (20.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Caribbean University-Ponce is Male and Hispanic or Latino (20.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Caribbean University-Ponce is hispanic or latino (118 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Caribbean University-Ponce is hispanic or latino female (75 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (43 degrees).

Operations

Caribbean University-Ponce employs 22 Instructors, 12 Assistant professors. Most academics at Caribbean University-Ponce are Female Instructor (18), Male Assistant professor (6), and Female Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Ponce are: Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 8 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$566k

2021 Salaries

21%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Caribbean University-Ponce paid a median of $566k in salaries, a 21% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$936k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Caribbean University-Ponce paid a total of $936k to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 82.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Ponce were Instructor with 22 employees, and Assistant professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Ponce were Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 8 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Ponce was Female Instructor with 18 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Caribbean University-Ponce.