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Universidad Teologica del Caribe

Trujillo Alto, PR · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Real cost

Average price after aid $9,045 a year

Median debt at graduation: $12,050 (all students)

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Universidad Teológica del Caribe is a Bible and theology university in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, identified with the Iglesia de Dios Mission Board in Puerto Rico and accredited by ABHE. Its chapel holds regular services once a month during the academic year, and attendance is required. Every bachelor's student takes a common Bible and theology core and three terms of Christian service.

Faith life at a glance

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Regular chapel services are held once a month during the academic year, and attendance is required.

Source: utcpr.edu
Where do I find community?

Spiritual life activities are coordinated by a Spiritual Life Committee that includes a student.

Source: utcpr.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Service activities are non-proselytizing and aim to serve God, the church and the community.

Source: utcpr.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: Several (A revival weekend is held each academic period (two or three a year).)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (One student ministerial association is listed (evangelism and missions).)
  • Faculty affirm the college's statement of faith: All faculty (The administration and faculty affirm the statement of faith.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Spiritual Life Committee, with the institutional chaplain, coordinates spiritual activities.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (Required of students; monthly services during the academic year.)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Worship services are often offered.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Part-time (The institutional chaplain is named as a role on the committee.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (The Miguel A. Navas chapel is on the main campus.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (The Bible and theology area (40 credits) is a common core for all bachelor's students; it lists more than three required courses.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Panorama del Antiguo Testamento and Panorama del Nuevo Testamento are required in the common core.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (Stated as the core's aim: the Bible as the basis for integrating all knowledge (Area II).)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Offered as a minor or concentration (Biblical Interpretation and Pastoral Studies are concentrations within the Bachelor of Arts.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (The Student Ministries Office coordinates the Christian service programs.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (Three terms of Christian service are required of all bachelor's students (non-credit).)
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (A missions trip is listed among the activities.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some (Christian service is organized with inter-agency and inter-church partners.)
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (An associate degree with a missions concentration is offered.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Required of students; monthly services during the academic year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “La asistencia puntual a estos servicios es requerida a los estudiantes.”
      Attendance at chapel is required of students.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship services are often offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Frecuentemente, se ofrecen servicios de adoración en la capilla.”
      Worship services are often offered in the chapel; no schedule is given.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (The institutional chaplain is named as a role on the committee.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Las actividades espirituales de la UTC son coordinadas por el Comité de Vida Espiritual, el cual está integrado por un estudiante, que es nombrado pastor de campus, cuatro miembros y el Capellán Institucional.”
      Spiritual life is coordinated by a committee that includes a student campus pastor and the institutional chaplain.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The Miguel A. Navas chapel is on the main campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “La Capilla que se ubica en el Campus Principal fue dedicada en el año 1982”
      The chapel is on the main campus.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The Bible and theology area (40 credits) is a common core for all bachelor's students; it lists more than three required courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “AT 101 Panorama del Antiguo Testamento”
      Panorama del Antiguo Testamento (Old Testament survey) is in the required Bible and theology core.
      “NT 101 Panorama del Nuevo Testamento”
      Panorama del Nuevo Testamento (New Testament survey) is in the required Bible and theology core.
      “Para completar los requisitos de graduación, los estudiantes se matriculan en un programa básico común en cada área de estudios”
      The Bible and theology core is a common program for all students in the bachelor's degree.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Panorama del Antiguo Testamento and Panorama del Nuevo Testamento are required in the common core.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “AT 101 Panorama del Antiguo Testamento”
      Panorama del Antiguo Testamento (Old Testament survey) is in the required Bible and theology core.
      “NT 101 Panorama del Nuevo Testamento”
      Panorama del Nuevo Testamento (New Testament survey) is in the required Bible and theology core.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated as the core's aim: the Bible as the basis for integrating all knowledge (Area II).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Valorar la Biblia como el marco de referencia y la base para la integración de todo el conocimiento.”
      The Bible is stated as the basis for integrating all knowledge in the core.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredOffered as a minor or concentration (Biblical Interpretation and Pastoral Studies are concentrations within the Bachelor of Arts.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “con una de cinco concentraciones, a saber:”
      The bachelor's in Arts is offered with five concentrations, including Biblical Interpretation and Pastoral Studies.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Sobre Nosotros | UTCutcpr.edu/Section_Load.aspx?sid=1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “La confesión de fe de la UTC responde a los principios de fe y práctica expuestos en la Declaración de Fe de la Iglesia de Dios (Cleveland, TN)”
      The college publishes a statement of faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (A revival weekend is held each academic period (two or three a year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Cada período académico se separa un fin de semana para celebrar una campaña de avivamiento”
      A revival weekend is held each academic period, with a local church.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (One student ministerial association is listed (evangelism and missions).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Asociaciones | Universidad Teológica del Caribeutcpr.edu/Section_Load.aspx?sid=12 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Asociación Ministerial Evangelismo y Misiones (Ver Documento Asociaciones Estudiantiles)”
      A student ministerial association for evangelism and missions is listed among the student organizations the college sponsors.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (The administration and faculty affirm the statement of faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sobre Nosotros | UTCutcpr.edu/Section_Load.aspx?sid=1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “La administración y la facultad de la UTC creen, sostienen, proclaman y defienden estos principios.”
      The administration and faculty affirm the college's statement of faith.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Spiritual Life Committee, with the institutional chaplain, coordinates spiritual activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Las actividades espirituales de la UTC son coordinadas por el Comité de Vida Espiritual, el cual está integrado por un estudiante, que es nombrado pastor de campus, cuatro miembros y el Capellán Institucional.”
      Spiritual life is coordinated by a committee that includes a student campus pastor and the institutional chaplain.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

78 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Student Ministries Office coordinates the Christian service programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “son coordinados por la Oficina de Ministerios Estudiantiles.”
      The Christian service programs are coordinated by the Student Ministries Office.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Three terms of Christian service are required of all bachelor's students (non-credit).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “El programa de bachillerato requiere que el estudiante apruebe satisfactoriamente tres términos académicos (trimestre/semestre) de Servicio Cristiano.”
      Three terms of Christian service are a graduation requirement for all bachelor's students.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (A missions trip is listed among the activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Asociaciones | Universidad Teológica del Caribeutcpr.edu/Section_Load.aspx?sid=12 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “El Decanato de Servicios Estudiantiles celebra las siguientes actividades. Las mismas están ubicadas en el Calendario Académico. Día del Estudiante Casa Abierta Campaña de Avivamiento Cena de Acción de Gracias Celebración de Navidad Viaje Misionero”
      The student services office lists a missions trip (Viaje Misionero) among its yearly activities, with no stated frequency.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Christian service is organized with inter-agency and inter-church partners.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “con un enfoque de servicio interagencial e intereclesial.”
      Christian service is organized with an inter-agency and inter-church approach.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (An associate degree with a missions concentration is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Grado Asociado en Artes con concentración en Misiones”
      An associate degree with a missions concentration is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Es un programa de carácter no proselitista, de servicio a Dios, a la iglesia y a la comunidad”
      Christian service is stated as service to God, the church and the community.

Strengths

  • Regular chapel services are required of students and held in the campus chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Los servicios regulares de capilla se celebran una vez al mes dentro del año académico.”
      Regular chapel services are held once a month during the academic year.
      “La asistencia puntual a estos servicios es requerida a los estudiantes.”
      Attendance at chapel is required of students.
      “La Capilla que se ubica en el Campus Principal fue dedicada en el año 1982”
      The chapel is on the main campus.
  • Every bachelor's student takes a common Bible and theology core that includes Old and New Testament surveys.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “AT 101 Panorama del Antiguo Testamento”
      Panorama del Antiguo Testamento (Old Testament survey) is in the required Bible and theology core.
      “Para completar los requisitos de graduación, los estudiantes se matriculan en un programa básico común en cada área de estudios”
      The Bible and theology core is a common program for all students in the bachelor's degree.
  • Three terms of Christian service are a graduation requirement, coordinated by the Student Ministries Office.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “El programa de bachillerato requiere que el estudiante apruebe satisfactoriamente tres términos académicos (trimestre/semestre) de Servicio Cristiano.”
      Three terms of Christian service are a graduation requirement for all bachelor's students.
      “son coordinados por la Oficina de Ministerios Estudiantiles.”
      The Christian service programs are coordinated by the Student Ministries Office.

Concerns

  • Chapel times are published only on the academic calendar, and the site lists calendars for 2024-2025 only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Servicios Estudiantiles | UTCutcpr.edu/Section_Load.aspx?sid=18 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Para conocer la programación de capilla refiérase al Calendario Académico o a su red social en Facebook.”
      Chapel times are published on the academic calendar and on the college's Facebook page.

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Campus ministry home

Capilla Miguel A. Navas (Vida Espiritual), Universidad Teológica del Caribe

  • Address: Carretera 848, Km. 0.5, Calle Pablo Márquez, Saint Just, Trujillo Alto, PR 00978
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: utcpr.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, utcpr.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Catálogo Institucional 2024-2026 | UTCutcpr.edu/MediaResource/Documentos2025/CatalogoInstitucional2024_2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Las actividades espirituales de la UTC son coordinadas por el Comité de Vida Espiritual, el cual está integrado por un estudiante, que es nombrado pastor de campus, cuatro miembros y el Capellán Institucional.”
    Spiritual life is coordinated by a committee that includes a student campus pastor and the institutional chaplain.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Worship and prayer 1

  • Chapel services (Capilla Miguel A. Navas)On campus
    Once a month during the academic year
    Regular worship and preaching services; attendance is required of students.

Retreats 1

  • Campaña de Avivamiento (revival weekend)
    One weekend each academic period
    A revival weekend held with a local church.

Service 1

  • Servicio Cristiano (Christian service)
    Three academic terms required
    Required non-credit service program coordinated by the Student Ministries Office.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
195
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 53% · Women 47%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
55%
Total students301
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$9,045
Cost of attendance (per year)$11,510
Median federal debt at graduation$12,050
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
39%
First-year retention100%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$23,536
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$45
Students receiving Pell grants98%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies100%

Campus facts

SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates88%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older94%
Students per faculty member3 to 1
Faculty who are full-time29%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Nearest airport with airline serviceLuis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)About 5 miles away
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreSan Juan zona urbanaAbout 4 miles away
Typical weather75°F in January · 81°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Rio Piedras Exp Stn, Pr Rq, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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Yes. Universidad Teologica del Caribe is a Christian college.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 241614
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Church of God
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