Overview

Type of School: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
Student Body: 485 students
     Undergraduate Enrollment: 178
     Graduate Enrollment: 307
     Full-Time Enrollment: 442
     Part-Time Enrollment: 43
     Men: 42%
     Women: 58%
In-State Tuition: Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition: Not reported

School Mission Statement

MISSION OF THE UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE The mission of the Universidad Central del Caribe is to prepare high-quality and committed health professionals to meet the health needs of the community in its biological, physical and social context with a human focus and high sense of moral obligation. It is characterized by its emphasis on the excellence of its educational programs and services of health maintenance, prevention and early detection of illneses. What distinguishes Universidad Central del Caribe from other educational institutions in Puerto Rico its in unwavering dedication to prepare high-quality health professionals who can offer preventive care, promote healthy life styles, and provide excellent services with humanism, compassion and the highest ethical values. Particular characteristics of the Institution are its intensive and extensive program of practical experiences in clinical settings in the community, regardless of their program of study, and its longstanding record of public/private partnerships and service-linked education.

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