Caribbean University-Vega Baja

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,742

0.712% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,310

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

215

66.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

20%

2 Graduates

About

Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a higher education institution located in Vega Baja Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Caribbean University-Vega Baja were General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees awarded), Social Work (2 degrees), and Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (1 degrees).

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Caribbean University-Vega Baja. 73.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $4,742, which is $−24,538 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 605 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $4,742, which is $24,538 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,310.

In 2023, 83% of undergraduate students attending Caribbean University-Vega Baja received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,742

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was $4,742. The cost of tuition at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $−24,538 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$6,310

2023 Value

5.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Caribbean University-Vega Baja had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,310. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Caribbean University-Vega Baja grew by 5.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Caribbean University-Vega Baja (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

$7,953

Room and Board

$1,650

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was of $7,953 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 32.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Caribbean University-Vega Baja received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Caribbean University-Vega Baja (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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 605 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-Vega Baja had a total enrollment of 215 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is 143 students and the part-time enrollment is 72. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are enrolled full-time.

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

Students enrolled at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (68.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (31.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 215 students. The full-time enrollment at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is 143 and the part-time enrollment is 72. This means that 66.5% of students enrolled at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Caribbean University-Vega Baja had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

215 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Caribbean University-Vega Baja 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 9 more women than men received degrees from Caribbean University-Vega Baja. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is hispanic or latino (19 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (2 degrees) and Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Caribbean University-Vega Baja, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), and Protective Services (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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,675,941 people), Registered nurses (1,594,842 people), Accountants & auditors (1,060,095 people), Other managers (894,907 people), and Secondary school teachers (564,924 people).

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Health (4 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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Public Administration and Social Service (2 degrees awarded), Education (5 degrees), Protective Services (2 degrees), Business (6 degrees), and Health (4 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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Elementary & secondary schools (3,363,496 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,935,582 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (673,732 people), Computer Systems Design (567,401 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (561,455 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-Vega Baja.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
3 degrees awarded
Social Work
2 degrees awarded
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was General Business Administration & Management with 3 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Vega Baja, which is 0.357 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in Criminal Justice - Police Science. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to women at Caribbean University-Vega Baja in General Business Administration & Management. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% of students graduating from Caribbean University-Vega Baja completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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 (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is Female and Hispanic or Latino (25% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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)

19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is hispanic or latino (19 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
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is hispanic or latino female (14 degrees awarded). There were 2.8 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (5 degrees).

Operations

Caribbean University-Vega Baja employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are Female Instructor (4), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$318k

2023 Salaries

27%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Caribbean University-Vega Baja paid a median of $318k in salaries, a 27% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 47.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 21% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$131k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Caribbean University-Vega Baja paid a total of $131k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Caribbean University-Vega Baja was Female Instructor with 4 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

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

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