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Universidad Central de Bayamon

#1611 in US ranking BayamA3n, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$12,982
Tuition & fees
$7,660
Avg. aid
$7,236
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
66%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median salary
$23,088
1 yr after graduation

What does Universidad Central de Bayamon offer in terms of athletics?

UCB reports opportunities associated with sports including baseball, basketball, cross-country running, sand volleyball, swimming and diving, track and field, and volleyball. A sport appearing in an institutional listing does not establish whether it currently operates as a varsity team, club, or recreational activity.

Prospective participants should confirm the current roster of teams, eligibility rules, practice demands, and any athletic-association affiliation with the athletics office. They should not assume that a listed sport offers a scholarship or that UCB participates in a particular NCAA division or conference.

What student groups and Associations are available at Universidad Central de Bayamon?

UCB reports a drama or theater group and choral groups, giving students documented performing-arts avenues for participation. The university also reports that it does not have a student-run campus newspaper, radio station, or television station.

Recognized organizations can change from year to year. Students interested in an academic club, service group, student government, or another activity should request the current recognized-organization list and meeting information from the office responsible for student affairs. A program-sponsored event is not necessarily a student-run organization.

Who studies at Universidad Central de Bayamon?

UCB reported 698 students enrolled in 2024-25, making it a relatively small institution by enrollment. Its entering population included 81 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 71 incoming transfer students.

The reported age counts show both traditional-age and older students: substantial groups were ages 18-24, while students 25 and older were also enrolled. Geographic reporting identified the first-time entering group as coming from Puerto Rico. These figures describe enrollment, not the circumstances or experiences of individual students.

UCB reported a 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. That institution-wide ratio does not indicate the size of a particular lecture, laboratory, or clinical section. Applicants for a specific major can ask how often required courses run and whether they are taught in person, online, or in a mixed format.

How does student life look like at Universidad Central de Bayamon?

Everyday life at UCB is shaped by its modest enrollment, its Bayamón location, and a student body that includes new first-year students, transfers, and adults. Those characteristics may make course schedules and the ability to connect with classmates outside class especially relevant to a prospective student's plans.

Reported options include performing groups, sports, and career-related events. Students comparing campus experiences should ask about the current activity calendar, orientation, academic advising, study spaces, and the hours of support services. Availability can matter as much as the existence of a service for someone who attends evening classes or works during the day.

What libraries are available to students at Universidad Central de Bayamon?

UCB identifies the Margot Arce de Vázquez Library as a main library resource and reports two campus libraries. Students can use the libraries for academic study and should check the current catalog for the collections and research tools relevant to their courses.

Study-room reservations are reported as available. Around-the-clock study access is not reported, so students who need evening or weekend space should consult current opening hours and reservation rules. They can also ask library staff about research assistance, digital resources, and access from off campus before relying on a particular database for an assignment.

Universidad Central de Bayamon Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

698

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

76

Total staff

13 full time, 87 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Universidad Central de Bayamon Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 563
Graduate: 135

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 512
Part-time: 186

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 44
Men: 32

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 534

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Universidad Central de Bayamon Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Sand volleyball

Both––

Swimming and diving

Both––

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

Both––

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.

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