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Universidad Central Del Caribe Healthcare Programs

Universidad Central Del Caribe is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bayamon, PR. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Universidad Central Del Caribe Rankings

UCC appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 4	Region — Outlying Areas
Overall Quality	#1 of 7	Region — Outlying Areas
Overall Quality	#2 of 8	State — Puerto Rico
Overall Quality	#3 of 14	State — Puerto Rico
College Major Best Value	#3 of 4	Region — Outlying Areas
College Major Best Value	#5 of 7	Region — Outlying Areas
College Major Best Value	#7 of 9	State — Puerto Rico
College Major Best Value	#8 of 14	State — Puerto Rico

Where Is Universidad Central Del Caribe?

Contact information for UCC are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Ramon Ruiz Arnau University Hospital Laurel Ave, Bayamon, PR 00960-6032
Phone:	78779830012323
Website:	www.uccaribe.edu/
Admissions:	www.uccaribe.edu/deanship-students-affairs/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uccaribe.edu/deanship-students-affairs/admissions/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into UCC?

You can apply to UCC online at: https://jics.uccaribe.edu/ICS/Admissions/Admissions_Homepage.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online

UCC is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UCC

Here’s what UCC looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UCC?

UCC maintains an acceptance rate of 60%, which makes it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 100% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at UCC vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5	4	80%
Women	5	2	40%

Can I Afford Universidad Central Del Caribe?

The average net price after aid at UCC is $8,011. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,412
In-State Fees	$1,892
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,417
Out-of-State Fees	$1,896
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,304
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$7,313

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 8% of students at UCC receive some form of financial aid (7 students).

Nearly 100% of students at UCC receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,314 per student.

72% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,283.

Student Loan Debt

18% of UCC undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,183 per year.

Universidad Central Del Caribe Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 435 students enrolled at UCC. UCC is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers.

Gender Diversity

Of the 90 undergraduate students at UCC, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Universidad Central Del Caribe undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	79
White	1
American Indian/Alaska Native	0

Geographic Diversity

Of the 90 undergraduate students at UCC, approximately 0.0% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

Universidad Central Del Caribe Graduate Student Diversity

468 of UCC’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UCC, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Universidad Central Del Caribe graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	446
White	2
American Indian/Alaska Native	1

Online Learning at Universidad Central Del Caribe

UCC offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Healthcare Programs at Universidad Central Del Caribe

These healthcare degree programs are offered by UCC, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	19	—	—	70
Medicine	—	—	—	51
Chiropractic	—	—	—	15
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	9	—	10

Academic Programs at Universidad Central Del Caribe

UCC offers 3 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UCC has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Yes

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.