Columbia Central University-Yauco

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,703

2.49% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$3,526

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

13.7%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

168

51.8% Full-Time

About

Columbia Central University-Yauco is a higher education institution located in Yauco Municipio, PR. In 2020, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Columbia Central University-Yauco were Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (8 degrees), and Graphic Design (7 degrees).

In 2020, 91 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Columbia Central University-Yauco. 72.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Columbia Central University-Yauco is $6,703, which is $−7,797 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at Columbia Central University-Yauco is $6,703

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,526.

In 2020, 92% of undergraduate students attending Columbia Central University-Yauco received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$6,703

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Columbia Central University-Yauco was $6,703.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Columbia Central University-Yauco (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,526

2020 Value

34.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Columbia Central University-Yauco had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,526. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Columbia Central University-Yauco grew by 34.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Columbia Central University-Yauco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92% of undergraduate students at Columbia Central University-Yauco received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Columbia Central University-Yauco (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

13.7%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Columbia Central University-Yauco was 13.7%, which represents 81 out of the 590 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Columbia Central University-Yauco had a total enrollment of 168 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Central University-Yauco is 87 students and the part-time enrollment is 81. This means that 51.8% of students enrolled at Columbia Central University-Yauco are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Columbia Central University-Yauco, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Columbia Central University-Yauco in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (58.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (41.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Columbia Central University-Yauco in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 168 students. The full-time enrollment at Columbia Central University-Yauco is 87 and the part-time enrollment is 81. This means that 51.8% of students enrolled at Columbia Central University-Yauco are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Columbia Central University-Yauco (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Columbia Central University-Yauco was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Columbia Central University-Yauco had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Columbia Central University-Yauco (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

168 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Columbia Central University-Yauco is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 41 more women than men received degrees from Columbia Central University-Yauco. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Columbia Central University-Yauco is hispanic or latino (91 degrees awarded).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Columbia Central University-Yauco is Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (8 degrees) and Graphic Design (7 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Columbia Central University-Yauco, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (83 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Yauco are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Yauco in 2020 are Health (83 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (1 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2020).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Yauco are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Yauco are Health (83 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (1 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2020).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Columbia Central University-Yauco are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Columbia Central University-Yauco.

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
36 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy Technician
8 degree-majors awarded
Graphic Design
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Columbia Central University-Yauco was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Columbia Central University-Yauco according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Yauco, which is 0.379 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (66).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Columbia Central University-Yauco by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Yauco in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 0.375 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Columbia Central University-Yauco in Registered Nursing, which is 3.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Columbia Central University-Yauco is Female and Hispanic or Latino (40.9% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)

91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Columbia Central University-Yauco is hispanic or latino (91 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

Hispanic or Latino Female
66 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Columbia Central University-Yauco is hispanic or latino female (66 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (25 degrees).

Operations

Columbia Central University-Yauco employs 8 Professors. Most academics at Columbia Central University-Yauco are Female Professor (6), and Male Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Yauco are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$812k

2020 Salaries

12.3%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Columbia Central University-Yauco paid a median of $812k in salaries, a 12.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$194k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Columbia Central University-Yauco paid a total of $194k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Yauco was Professor with 8 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Yauco were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Columbia Central University-Yauco was Female Professor with 6 employees, and Male Professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Columbia Central University-Yauco.