Central American University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 8386 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 579 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 4 of 48 | In Nicaragua |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
61%
Enrollment
8,850
Religion
Christian
Languages
Spanish
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 61% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato); Entrance examination required for some majors |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - April; May-August; September-December) |
| Enrollment | 8,850 |
We've calculated the 61% acceptance rate for Central American University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Central American University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Central American University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Central American University.
Chair : Xabier Gorostiaga, S.J.
Development Studies
Educational Sciences
Faculty : Economics and Business Administration
Accountancy
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
Marketing
Tourism
Faculty : Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Communication Studies
Development Studies
Foreign Languages Education
Law
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Faculty : Science, Technology and Environment
Animal Husbandry
Civil Engineering
Computer Networks
Environmental Engineering
Graphic Design
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Telecommunications Engineering
Institute : History of Nicaragua and Central America
History
Latin American Studies
Regional Studies
Institute : Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences
Institute : Research and Development
Economics
Institute : Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Institute : Training, Research and Environmental Development
Environmental Studies
Research Division : Juan Roberto Zarruk - Jinotega Biological Station
Biology
Research Division : Julio Lopez de la Fuente S.J. Solar Station
Meteorology
Research Division : Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Central American University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Arquitecto
Architecture
Ingeniero
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Licenciatura
Accountancy
Arts and Humanities
Business Administration
Communication Studies
Computer Networks
Development Studies
Economics
Finance
Foreign Languages Education
Graphic Design
Law
Marketing
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Telecommunications Engineering
Tourism
Especialidad Profesional/ Especialidad Médica
Leadership
Management
MaestrÃa
Business Administration
Criminal Law
Cultural Studies
Law
Doctorado
Law
12 Notable alumni
1. MarÃa Teresa Blandón
1961-. (aged 65)
women's rights activist
sociologist
MarÃa Teresa Blandón Gadea is a Nicaraguan sociologist, feminist, and former revolutionary guerilla.
2. Edmundo JarquÃn
1946-. (aged 80)
diplomat
politician
Edmundo JarquÃn is a Nicaraguan politician. He was the vice presidential running-mate of Herty Lewites, who was the presidential candidate for the Sandinista Renovation Movement (MRS) in the 2006 elections until his death on 2 July 2006. JarquÃn then became the presidential candidate for the MRS. He chose Carlos MejÃa Godoy to be his running mate. Jarquin finished in fourth...
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3. Lottie Cunningham Wren
1959-. (aged 67)
lawyer
environmentalist
Lottie Cunningham Wren is a Miskito Nicaraguan lawyer, environmentalist, and Indigenous rights activist from Nicaragua.
4. Arturo McFields
1975-. (aged 51)
diplomat
journalist
Arturo McFields Yescas is a former ambassador to the OAS and former member of the Norwegian Peace Corps (FK). Former Alumni of the National Defense University's Security Seminar and the Harvard and HarvardX Leadership course.
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All 12 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UCAUniversidad Centroamericana
Founded
1960
Motto
Somos UCAWe're UCA
Academic calendar
February to December (February - April; May-August; September-December)
Address
Rotonda Rubén DarÃo 150 metros al oeste P.O. Box 69 Managua Nicaragua
City Population
937,000
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