Columbia Central University, Caguas

Columbia Central University Overview

Columbia Central University is a private school in an urban setting in Caguas, PR. Columbia Central University was founded in 1966 and the school currently enrolls around 682 students per year, including 682 undergrads.

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2022 Columbia Central University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	90%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.0
Tuition	$7,370

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Is Columbia Central University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Columbia Central University offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Columbia Central University Acceptance Rate 2022

Columbia Central University is not competitive to get into. The acceptance rate at Columbia Central University is 90%. Out of 190 applications received in 2022, 171 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Columbia Central University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Columbia Central University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 60% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Columbia Central University grads is $13,920 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia Central University

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Columbia Central University's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia Central University.

Based on this information, is Columbia Central University the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Columbia Central University a good school for you?

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Where is Columbia Central University?

Columbia Central University is located in the urban setting of Caguas, PR, less than an hour from San Juan.

If you are interested in seeing Columbia Central University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Puerto Rico Highway 52 (PR52) to Caguas, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Luis Munoz Marin International.

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