
Caribbean University-Carolina is the Carolina campus of Caribbean University, a private university in Puerto Rico. It should be evaluated as a campus within the larger university, not as a separate university with its own institutional accreditation.
That distinction matters when comparing historical accounts or program listings: a milestone in Caribbean University's history does not necessarily describe when a particular program opened in Carolina. Applicants interested in a specific degree should use the current Carolina campus catalog and schedule to establish what they can study there now.
Caribbean University-Carolina's reported fields of study span education, criminal justice, social work, health-related studies, business, and accounting. A reported field is not, by itself, confirmation that every associated credential is currently admitting students at the Carolina campus.
Prospective students should distinguish among a program offered in Carolina, one offered at another Caribbean University campus, and one available through a different instructional format. The current catalog can also clarify credential level, required courses, clinical or field placements, and whether a program prepares students to seek a professional license.
Caribbean University-Carolina is in Carolina, Puerto Rico, within the San Juan metropolitan area. Its location may suit students seeking to study while living in Carolina or a nearby municipality rather than relocating for a residential campus experience.
Commuting plans deserve attention: travel time, parking arrangements, and public transportation access depend on a student's address and class schedule. Applicants should confirm the location of their actual classes and any required off-campus clinical, internship, or field placements before estimating weekly travel.
Caribbean University's mission and vision apply to the university as a whole, including its Carolina campus. Students evaluating those statements should distinguish the university's stated educational priorities from independently measured results.
The practical question is how those priorities appear in a student's intended program: its curriculum, access to instructors, academic support, and opportunities for applied learning. Applicants can compare the university's current mission statement with the requirements published for the particular Carolina program they are considering.
Name of the institution
Caribbean University-CarolinaLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1979Caribbean University-Carolina is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Certificate of at least 2 years, but less than 4 years
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.