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Caribbean University-Vega Baja

#2416 in US ranking Vega Baja, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,089
Tuition & fees
$10,725
Avg. aid
$6,090
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$24,723
1 yr after graduation

What does Caribbean University-Vega Baja offer in terms of athletics?

Applicants should not assume that Caribbean University-Vega Baja has varsity teams, athletic scholarships, or access to sports programs offered at another university location. The distinction matters for students hoping to compete: varsity athletics, informal recreation, and activities organized by students have different eligibility and time commitments.

Students interested in exercise or team sports should ask Vega Baja student affairs what facilities and activities are available locally during the term they plan to attend. Participation at another campus would require separate confirmation, including any transportation and scheduling arrangements.

What student groups and Associations are available at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?

Student involvement at Caribbean University-Vega Baja should be evaluated at the campus level rather than inferred from a university-wide list of organizations. At a small location, the groups meeting regularly can change with student interest and enrollment.

Applicants who want an academic, service, cultural, or professional group can ask student affairs for the current recognized-organization list, meeting times, and the process for starting a group. A club based at another Caribbean University location may offer different participation opportunities from one that meets in Vega Baja.

Who studies at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?

Caribbean University-Vega Baja reported 192 enrolled students, making it a small university location. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 11 to 1; that institution-level ratio does not establish the size of every class or the availability of a particular instructor.

For 2024-25, the location reported 26 entering first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and eight entering transfer students. Its reported geographic distribution placed students in Puerto Rico rather than other U.S. states or foreign countries. A separate reported ethnicity count identified 152 Hispanic or Latino students; because counts may come from different reporting periods, it should not be converted into a percentage of the 196-student enrollment figure. For a transfer or working adult, the small overall enrollment is less informative than the number of students taking the intended program's required courses each term.

How does student life look like at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?

Everyday student life at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is likely to be shaped more by class schedules and the services available at this small location than by activities advertised for the university as a whole. Its reported enrollment of 196 provides useful scale, but it does not describe how often students gather outside class.

Applicants can make a campus visit more useful by checking where students study between classes, when advising and financial aid staff are available, and whether activities occur at times they can attend. Students balancing work or family responsibilities should ask whether required classes and support appointments fit the same schedule; that can be as important to their experience as the number of events offered.

What libraries are available to students at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?

Caribbean University-Vega Baja reported zero separately counted campus libraries in institutional statistics. That count should not be interpreted as a determination that students lack library access: shared university collections, online databases, or other study resources may be arranged across locations.

Before enrolling, students should ask how Vega Baja users obtain books and assigned readings, access journals and databases remotely, get research help, and request materials held elsewhere. Students whose programs require substantial research should also check the availability and hours of quiet study space at the location they will actually use.

Caribbean University-Vega Baja Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

192

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

25

Total staff

5 full time, 9 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Caribbean University-Vega Baja Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 171
Graduate: 21

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 127
Part-time: 65

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 15
Men: 10

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 152

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.