Caribbean University-Ponce is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Ponce, Puerto Rico with 414 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $11,630 a year after grants and graduates 35% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Caribbean University-Ponce acceptance rate and admissions
Caribbean University-Ponce has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Caribbean University-Ponce tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $8,844 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $18,839 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $11,630 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $11,630 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,209 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Caribbean University-Ponce graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 35% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $27,834 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $10,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 38% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Caribbean University-Ponce majors and what graduates earn
Caribbean University-Ponce awarded bachelor's degrees in 12 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from practical nursing and nursing assistants ($30,043).
All 12 majors at Caribbean University-Ponce
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing and nursing assistants | 1 | $18,423 | $30,043 | n/a |
| Social work | 3 | n/a | $26,324 | $11,000 |
| Criminal justice | 1 | n/a | $24,784 | n/a |
| Medical assisting | 3 | n/a | $16,087 | n/a |
| Electrical engineering | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial engineering | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Civil engineering | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Caribbean University-Ponce
7 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 7 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 9 | $38,054 | $17,700 |
| Special education | Master's | 7 | $34,729 | $26,052 |
| Philosophy | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | $76,426 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Caribbean University-Ponce
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 414 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 37% women, 64% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Caribbean University-Ponce?
No. Caribbean University-Ponce has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Caribbean University-Ponce cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,844. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $11,630 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Ponce?
35% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Caribbean University-Ponce graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $27,834 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.