Universidad Central de Bayamon

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,776

5.57% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,382

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.4%

110 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

783

69.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36%

85 Graduates

About

Universidad Central de Bayamon is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Universidad Central de Bayamon were Registered Nursing (30 degrees awarded), Social Work (12 degrees), and General Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2023, 155 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Universidad Central de Bayamon. 74.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (152 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $4,776, which is $−19,799 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Universidad Central de Bayamon was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 282 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $4,776, which is $19,799 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,382.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Universidad Central de Bayamon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,776

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon was $4,776. The cost of tuition at Universidad Central de Bayamon is $−19,799 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,382

2023 Value

1.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Universidad Central de Bayamon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,382. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Universidad Central de Bayamon grew by 1.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of Universidad Central de Bayamon (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

$4,860

Room and Board

$1,504

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Universidad Central de Bayamon was of $4,860 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,504. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Universidad Central de Bayamon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Universidad Central de Bayamon (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Universidad Central de Bayamon was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 282 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.

Admissions

Universidad Central de Bayamon received 110 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.79% annual growth. Out of those 110 applicants, 95 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.4% acceptance rate.

There were 783 students enrolled at Universidad Central de Bayamon in 2023.

Universidad Central de Bayamon has an overall enrollment yield of 95.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 110

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Universidad Central de Bayamon was 86.4% (95 admissions from 110 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.79%, while admissions grew by 5.56%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Universidad Central de Bayamon in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Universidad Central de Bayamon had a total enrollment of 783 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Universidad Central de Bayamon is 547 students and the part-time enrollment is 236. This means that 69.9% of students enrolled at Universidad Central de Bayamon are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Universidad Central de Bayamon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.2% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Universidad Central de Bayamon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (64.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (34.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (66.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Universidad Central de Bayamon in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 783 students. The full-time enrollment at Universidad Central de Bayamon is 547 and the part-time enrollment is 236. This means that 69.9% of students enrolled at Universidad Central de Bayamon are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Universidad Central de Bayamon had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Universidad Central de Bayamon (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

777 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Universidad Central de Bayamon is 99.2% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 77 more women than men received degrees from Universidad Central de Bayamon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Universidad Central de Bayamon is hispanic or latino (152 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Universidad Central de Bayamon is Registered Nursing (30 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (12 degrees) and General Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Universidad Central de Bayamon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees awarded), Education (36 degrees), and Theology (2 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,614,137 people), Registered nurses (1,558,142 people), Secondary school teachers (511,587 people), Education administrators (321,128 people), and Social workers, all other (284,713 people).

The most specialized majors at Universidad Central de Bayamon in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees awarded), Education (36 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Health (58 degrees), and Psychology (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Universidad Central de Bayamon are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Universidad Central de Bayamon are Public Administration and Social Service (12 degrees awarded), Education (36 degrees), Theology (2 degrees), Health (58 degrees), and Psychology (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Universidad Central de Bayamon are Elementary & secondary schools (2,934,932 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,670,965 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (389,633 people), Outpatient care centers (305,706 people), and Offices of physicians (248,977 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Universidad Central de Bayamon.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
30 degrees awarded
Social Work
12 degrees awarded
General Psychology
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Universidad Central de Bayamon was Registered Nursing with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Universidad Central de Bayamon according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

116

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Universidad Central de Bayamon, which is 0.336 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (116).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Universidad Central de Bayamon by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Universidad Central de Bayamon in Registered Nursing, which is 0.143 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Universidad Central de Bayamon in Registered Nursing, which is 7 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% of students graduating from Universidad Central de Bayamon completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (41.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Universidad Central de Bayamon is Female and Hispanic or Latino (41.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

152 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Universidad Central de Bayamon is hispanic or latino (152 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
115 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Universidad Central de Bayamon is hispanic or latino female (115 degrees awarded). There were 3.11 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (37 degrees).

Operations

Universidad Central de Bayamon has an endowment valued at nearly $1.39M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 620k (44.5%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Universidad Central de Bayamon had a total salary expenditure of 10.4M. Universidad Central de Bayamon employs 5 Associate professors, 4 Instructors and 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at Universidad Central de Bayamon are Female Associate professor (4), Female Instructor (3), and Male Associate professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universidad Central de Bayamon are: Management, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees.

Endowment

$1.39M

2023 Endowment

5.93%

growth from 2022

Universidad Central de Bayamon has an endowment valued at about $1.39M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Universidad Central de Bayamon grew 5.93% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Universidad Central de Bayamon (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.27M

2023 Salaries

2.87%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Universidad Central de Bayamon paid a median of $4.27M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($10.4M) and a 2.87% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.97% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.19% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$465k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Universidad Central de Bayamon paid a total of $465k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Universidad Central de Bayamon were Associate professor with 5 employees, Instructor with 4 employees, and No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Universidad Central de Bayamon were Management with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Universidad Central de Bayamon was Female Associate professor with 4 employees, Female Instructor with 3 employees, and Male Associate professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Universidad Central de Bayamon.

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