Colleges & Universities in Puerto Rico

Universidad Central de Bayamón

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world rank  9267

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Overview

Founded in 1970, the Universidad Central de Bayamón (Bayamón Central University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bayamón (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad Central de Bayamón (UCB) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Central de Bayamón (UCB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 54-year-old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Central de Bayamón's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Central de Bayamón's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Central de Bayamón' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Universidad Central de Bayamón's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Bayamón Central University
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UCB
Founded 1970 Origins date back to 1961
Motto
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University Location

Address Avenida Zaya Verde La Milagrosa Barrio Hato Tejas
Bayamón
00960-1725
Puerto Rico
Universidad Central de Bayamón's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Central de Bayamón Phone Number (787) 786 3030
Universidad Central de Bayamón Fax Number (787) 740 2200
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad Central de Bayamón is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Central de Bayamón's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Central de Bayamón categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad Central de Bayamón.



Universidad Central de Bayamón: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Universidad Central de Bayamón's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES


Universidad Central de Bayamón's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Universidad Central de Bayamón's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Central de Bayamón is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Central de Bayamón's Library
Universidad Central de Bayamon's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 66,345 physical volumes, 376 physical media, 118,253 digital/electronic media and 70 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Universidad Central de Bayamon's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Universidad Central de Bayamón provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 16 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Universidad Central de Bayamón's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Central de Bayamón's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Central de Bayamón is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1971


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Central de Bayamón's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico (CEPR)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Central de Bayamón's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Central de Bayamón 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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