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Bayamón Central University

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Overview

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, Puerto Rico. Established in 1970, Universidad Central de Bayamón (UCB) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. UCB provides programs and courses 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. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 56-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 is 90-99%. This places it among a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UCB also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Bayamón Central University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Bayamón Central University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bayamón Central University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Bayamón Central University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

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

Address Avenida Zaya Verde La Milagrosa Barrio Hato Tejas
Bayamón
00960-1725
Puerto Rico
Bayamón Central University's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Bayamón Central University Phone Number (787) 786 3030
Bayamón Central University Fax Number (787) 740 2200
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Bayamón Central University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bayamón Central University is legally chartered, licensed 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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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Bayamón Central University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Bayamón Central University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bayamón Central University 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 Bayamón Central University's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Central de Bayamón: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Bayamón Central University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Bayamón Central University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bayamón Central University 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 Bayamón Central University.



Bayamón Central University: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Bayamón Central University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Bayamón Central University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Bayamón Central University Admission Info


Bayamón Central University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Bayamón Central University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Bayamón Central University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Bayamón Central University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Bayamón Central University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 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


Bayamón Central University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Bayamón Central University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Bayamón Central University Size and Profile


Bayamón Central University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Bayamón Central University has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Bayamón Central University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Bayamón Central University has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Bayamón Central University's Control Type Control Type

Bayamón Central University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Bayamón Central University's Entity Type Entity Type

Bayamón Central University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Bayamón Central University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Bayamón Central University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Bayamón Central University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Bayamón Central University 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.


Bayamón Central University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Bayamón Central University is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Bayamón Central University Facilities


Bayamón Central University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bayamón Central University'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.


Bayamón Central University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, 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.


Bayamón Central University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bayamón Central University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Bayamón Central University Services


Bayamón Central University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Bayamón Central University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Bayamón Central University'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.

Bayamón Central University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Bayamón Central University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Bayamón Central University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad Central de Bayamón consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidad Central de Bayamón
  • College of Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • College of Sciences and Professions of Health
  • College of Education and Professions of Behavior
  • College of Business Development and Technology

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Memberships and Affiliations

Bayamón Central University 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)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bayamón Central University public or private?

Bayamón Central University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Bayamón Central University profit or non-profit?

Bayamón Central University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Bayamón Central University in terms of enrollment?

Bayamón Central University has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Bayamón Central University in terms of academic staff?

Bayamón Central University has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.

Is Bayamón Central University a coeducational institution?

Bayamón Central University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Bayamón Central University use?

Bayamón Central University 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.

What religion is Bayamón Central University affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Bayamón Central University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Bayamón Central University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Bayamón Central University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Bayamón Central University UCB?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Bayamón Central University UCB located?

Bayamón Central University is located in Bayamón, , Puerto Rico. Address: Avenida Zaya Verde La Milagrosa Barrio Hato Tejas.

Is Bayamón Central University UCB accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Bayamón Central University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1971).

Does Bayamón Central University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Bayamón Central University offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Bayamón Central University have a university library?

Yes 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.

Does Bayamón Central University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, 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.

Does Bayamón Central University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Bayamón Central University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Bayamón Central University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Bayamón Central University offer distance learning?

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

Does Bayamón Central University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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