Dewey University-Carolina
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 87% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Dewey University-Carolina is a private nonprofit institution located in Carolina, PR with approximately 292 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,041 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $21,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who are price-sensitive, rooted in Puerto Rico, and looking for a small, close-knit environment will find the financial picture here genuinely hard to beat — at just $4,041 per year in average net cost and a median debt at graduation of only $5,185, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree you'll find anywhere. That said, I'd want any family to go in clear-eyed: a 64% freshman retention rate and 62% graduation rate suggest that a meaningful number of students who start here don't finish, which is worth asking the admissions office about directly — what support exists to help students stay on track? The bigger concern I'd flag is post-graduation earnings, with median income sitting at $21,700 ten years out, which is modest even accounting for Puerto Rico's lower cost of living, so this school makes the most sense if you're pursuing a field with strong local demand or plan to build on this degree with further credentials. If you're a first-generation student or from a family watching every dollar, the low debt exposure does reduce your risk considerably compared to pricier options. Before applying, I'd encourage you to visit, talk to current students, and ask specifically about career placement and what happens when students hit academic or financial rough patches — the answers will tell you a lot.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 21 | $21,325 | $42,269 | −$20,944 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10 | $21,249 | $80,813 | −$59,564 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | $22,808 | $37,073 | −$14,265 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (292 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Dewey University-Carolina
Road 3 Compound 11 Lot 7 Carolina Industrial Park
Carolina, PR 00986
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dewey University-Carolina cost?
The average net price at Dewey University-Carolina is about $4,041 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 Dewey University-Carolina?
Dewey University-Carolina has a graduation rate of 62%, 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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