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Caribbean University-Carolina

#2379 in US ranking Carolina, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,777
Tuition & fees
$10,725
Avg. aid
$4,777
Receiving aid
93%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$24,723
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Caribbean University-Carolina?

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.

What are the faculties and departments at Caribbean University-Carolina?

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.

What is the location of Caribbean University-Carolina?

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.

What is the mission and vision of Caribbean University-Carolina?

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.

Caribbean University-Carolina Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Caribbean University-Carolina

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1979

Caribbean University-Carolina Accreditation

Caribbean 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.

Caribbean University-Carolina Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconCertificate of at least 2 years, but less than 4 years
iconBachelor's degree
iconMaster's degree

Data 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.