Research.com
Columbia Central University-Caguas logo

Columbia Central University-Caguas

#2349 in US ranking Caguas, PR
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

Represent this school?

Update this profile on Research.com

Cost

Tuition & fees
$8,400
Avg. aid
$5,715
Receiving aid
93%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
56%
Median salary
$22,396

What is the history of Columbia Central University-Caguas?

Columbia Central University-Caguas is the Caguas, Puerto Rico, location identified in institutional enrollment and cost reporting. The campus designation matters: prospective students should confirm that a program, class schedule, or service advertised by Columbia Central University is available in Caguas rather than assuming every university location offers the same options.

The institution's current academic profile includes health, technology, and business fields, as well as transfer pathways and credit for some prior learning. Those features describe its present-day offerings, but they do not establish a founding date or a sequence of name changes. For a documented institutional timeline, the university's official history and academic catalogs are more appropriate than unsourced accounts that may conflate its locations.

What are the faculties and departments at Columbia Central University-Caguas?

Columbia Central University-Caguas offers study in career-focused fields including nursing, allied health, information technology, and business. Students should use the current catalog to identify the precise credential, department, and Caguas course availability for a program they are considering.

Reported fields of study include registered nursing; allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions; computer and information technology administration and management; and general business or commerce. These field labels are used in education reporting and may not match the names on the university's program directory. They also should not be taken to mean that every credential in a field is offered at every location or in every term.

Program choice can affect admission steps, clinical or laboratory requirements, scheduling, and eligibility for professional licensure. Nursing applicants, in particular, should verify the exact program and credential before relying on institution-wide admissions information.

What is the location of Columbia Central University-Caguas?

Columbia Central University-Caguas is in Caguas, Puerto Rico. For students living in and around the municipality, the location makes commuting, rather than residence-hall living, the practical starting point for planning attendance.

Caguas sits inland from the San Juan metropolitan area. Travel time can vary substantially with traffic, class hours, and a student's starting point, so a workable schedule should account for more than the distance on a map. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, although they should check current parking rules and any charges. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport serves the wider region; it is more relevant to students traveling to Puerto Rico than to an ordinary daily commute.

What is the mission and vision of Columbia Central University-Caguas?

Columbia Central University-Caguas's program mix points to an emphasis on professional and career-oriented education. That description should not be confused with the wording of the university's formal mission or vision, which applicants can find in its current institutional publications.

A useful way to assess any stated commitment to accessible or practical education is to compare it with the specific program under consideration: required clinical placements, course formats, transfer-credit rules, advising, and the time needed to complete the credential. Those details have more immediate consequences for a student than a broad mission statement alone.

Columbia Central University-Caguas Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Columbia Central University-Caguas

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Small

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1966

Columbia Central University-Caguas Programs and Degrees

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