Catholic University of Costa Rica Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #11527 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1068 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #19 of 54 | In Costa Rica |
| #10 of 40 | In San Jose |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ucatolica.ac.cr
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 61%*
* The Catholic University of Costa Rica is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - April; May-August; September-December) |
Tuition
The tuition table for Catholic University of Costa Rica gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Cost per credit | Total credits | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Business Administration | ₡ 60,000 | 140 | ₡ 8,400,000 |
| Bachelor's in Law | ₡ 70,000 | 160 | ₡ 11,200,000 |
| Bachelor's in Psychology | ₡ 65,000 | 150 | ₡ 9,750,000 |
| Bachelor's in Education | ₡ 55,000 | 130 | ₡ 7,150,000 |
| Bachelor's in Nursing | ₡ 75,000 | 170 | ₡ 12,750,000 |
| Master's in Business Administration | ₡ 80,000 | 40 | ₡ 3,200,000 |
| Master's in Law | ₡ 90,000 | 50 | ₡ 4,500,000 |
| Master's in Psychology | ₡ 85,000 | 45 | ₡ 3,825,000 |
| Master's in Education | ₡ 75,000 | 40 | ₡ 3,000,000 |
| Master's in Nursing | ₡ 95,000 | 50 | ₡ 4,750,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Bachillerato Universitario | Education, Psychology, Religious Education |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Psychology, Religious Education, Secondary Education |
Catholic University of Costa Rica faculties and divisions
| Course/Programme : Education | Education, Religious Education, Secondary Education |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Psychology | Psychology |
General information
| Alternative names | Universidad Católica de Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Accreditation | Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Apartado postal 519-2100 San José Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| City population | 342,000 |