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Universidad Central de Bayamon

Bayamón, PR · City · 539 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Founded by the Dominican Order in 1961, Universidad Central de Bayamón (UCB) is a private Catholic institution in Puerto Rico renowned for its commitment to holistic, values-based education. The university is best known for its exceptional professional programs in Nursing and Health Sciences, as well as strong offerings in Business Administration, Education, and Theology. Students experience a close-knit, supportive campus culture that emphasizes ethical leadership, spiritual development, and local community service. Distinctively, UCB integrates its deep Dominican heritage with modern practical training, offering state-of-the-art health simulation facilities that directly prepare graduates to meet Puerto Rico's growing healthcare needs.

Location
Bayamón, PR, 00960-1725 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1037 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$12,976
Avg net price
$4,827
Room & board
$5,962
Tuition
$5,986
Books & supplies
$1,504/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,827
$30–48k
$4,662
$48–75k
$8,323
$75–110k
$7,729
Admissions
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
37%
4-yr on-time completion
13%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
16%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$19,745
Median earnings (10yr)
$25,021
Median debt
$9,393
Monthly loan payment
$100
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,340$12,875
Debt (90th percentile)
$18,695
Student Body
Men 34%Women 66%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
78%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$9,597
Independent students
25%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
23%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
99%
Non-resident
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$19,745
10 years after entry
$25,021
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing30
Social Work12
Psychology, General8
Natural Sciences7
Management Information Systems and Services6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas4
Biology, General3
Accounting and Related Services3
English Language and Literature, General2
Neurobiology and Neurosciences2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations2
Journalism1
Special Education and Teaching1
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language1
Business Administration, Management and Operations1
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Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$2,861/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,459
Federal loan rate
16%

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