Overview

Northbridge University - Columbia Central is a Comprehensive institution located in Caguas, PR, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 8517
Caguas, PR  00726
Puerto Rico

Contact Mrs. Brendaliz Zayas
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment
Email: bzayas@columbiacentral.edu
Phone: 787-743-4041
Fax: 787-744-7031

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General	×	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Office Management And Supervision		×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician		×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General	×	×
Network And System Administration/administrator
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist		×
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician		×
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mri) Technology/technician	×
Massage Therapy/therapeutic Massage		×
Optometric Technician/assistant		×
Pharmacy Technician/assistant		×
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer		×
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other	×	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism		×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Design		×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

171

Applied

171

Accepted

2,362

Enrolled

Female Admissions

80

Females Applied

80

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

91

Males Applied

91

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

2

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview 3 recommendations Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Immunization Certificate for candidates who are under 21

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,600

Private

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

7,936

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

Student Body

2,362

Total Undergrad students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	99.84%
White or Caucasian	0.04%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.04%
Two or more races	0.08%

Gender

Male (27.22%)

Female (72.78%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Faculty

303

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 172

Part-time - 131

Male - 106

Female - 197