Most Recent Recognition Action Date:
2016
Decision:
Grant of Accreditation for seven years (2016 -2023). This action indicates that the Program has no significant deficiencies.
Profile of Accredited Program
Jose A. Santana International School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
PO Box 2010
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00984-2010
Degrees Awarded:
- AS in Hotel Management
- BS in International Hospitality Management
| Program Enrollment – Major | 3 Years Ago 2019-20 | 2 Years Ago 2020-21 | 1 Year Ago 2021-22 |
| Number of Students | 240 | 180 | 138 |
| Number of Graduates | 40 | 42 | 41 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio | 48% | 45.7% | 27% |
| Retention Rate % – Freshmen to Sophomore (for all Programs) | 58% | 57.6% | 27% |
| % Students employed in the hospitality industry or a related field i.e. Professional Placement within 90 days after graduation 3 | 50% (3) | 71% (3) | 48% (18) |
| % Students continuing their education within 90 days after graduation | 45% (11) | 100% (35) | 47% (11) |
| Total Professional Placement and Continuing Education Rate | 14 | 38 | 29 |