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Colleges and universities in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has 123 colleges and universities in our directory (19 public, 48 private nonprofit, 56 for-profit). Together they enroll about 168,847 students. 44 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: San Juan (22), Bayamon (18), Caguas (9), Ponce (9), Arecibo (7), Aguadilla (6), Carolina (6), Manati (6), Hato Rey (5), Humacao (5), Mayaguez (5), Aguada (2)

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Showing 97–120 of 123 schools

HCC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
173
Retention
60%
Programs
14
CampusHybrid
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAccounting +11
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AEC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
168
Retention
44%
Programs
10
CampusHybrid
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristBarberingMedical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary +7
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CC
Private for-profit

CEM College-Humacao

Humacao, PR

Admission
Open
Students
161
Retention
80%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingDog/Pet/Animal GroomingPharmacy Technician/Assistant +3
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ASI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
156
Retention
89%
Programs
12
CampusOnlineHybrid
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefCulinary Arts/Chef TrainingApparel and Textile Manufacture +9
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UTC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
149
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
205
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianDog/Pet/Animal Grooming +6
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NCD
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
144
Retention
83%
Programs
9
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristBarberingCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other +6
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BCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
130
Retention
50%
Programs
3
CampusOnlineHybrid
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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CU
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
127
Retention
71%
Programs
16
CampusHybrid
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherSocial WorkBusiness Administration and Management +13
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CCJ
Private for-profit

CEM College-San Juan

San Juan, PR

Admission
Open
Students
119
Retention
20%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantDog/Pet/Animal Grooming +4
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ITC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
109
Retention
93%
Programs
4
CampusHybrid
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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NEI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
109
Retention
89%
Programs
6
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistMaster Aesthetician/Esthetician +4
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IBC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
93
Retention
73%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyBarberingAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +1
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CET
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
76
Retention
65%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
ElectricianHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianCosmetology +3
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MHI
Private for-profit
Students
76
Retention
77%
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
65
Campus
BarberingCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +3
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CGB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
57
Retention
85%
Programs
6
Campus
CosmetologyHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherCriminal Justice/Police Science +3
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LC
Private for-profit

Leston College

Bayamon, PR

Admission
Open
Students
49
Retention
87%
Programs
3
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristBarbering
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PRA
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
29
Retention
100%
Programs
3
Campus
Make-Up Artist/SpecialistBartendingAdministrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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