Caribbean University-Vega Baja
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 76% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a private nonprofit institution located in Vega Baja, PR with approximately 152 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,235 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $21,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school makes the most sense for students rooted in the Vega Baja area who need an affordable, small-campus option and have strong family or work reasons to stay close to home. The standout here is genuinely the cost — at just $5,235 per year after aid and a median debt load of only $10,500 at graduation, a student can finish without the crushing loans that follow so many college graduates. That said, the numbers tell a story you can't ignore: a 50% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start here don't finish, and those who do are earning a median of $21,400 a decade later, which is modest even accounting for Puerto Rico's lower cost of living. The 65% freshman retention rate suggests some students arrive and quickly realize it's not the right fit, so I'd encourage any applicant to visit, talk honestly with current students, and think carefully about what support systems they'll need to persist. If you do enroll, go in with a clear plan, connect with advisors early, and treat the low debt ceiling as a real advantage — just make sure you're set up to actually cross the finish line.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (152 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Caribbean University-Vega Baja
Carr 671 K.M. 5, Sector El Criollo, Bo. Algarrobo
Vega Baja, PR 00964
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Caribbean University-Vega Baja cost?
The average net price at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is about $5,235 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Caribbean University-Vega Baja?
Caribbean University-Vega Baja has a graduation rate of 50%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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