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Overview
The University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez is a state institution also known as Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez. Classes at UPRM are primarily taught in Spanish, and students are required to have a moderate understanding of English as well in order to enroll. The campus is home to a variety of facilities available for student use, including a sports complex, a bookstore, two separate cafeterias, a student lounge, a bank, and a computer center. Among its many programs, the school features a College of Agricultural Sciences, which utilizes an Agricultural Experiment Station to serve the local community.
Acceptance Rate:
54%
Average Net Price:
$10,766
Campus Setting:
Small city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,274 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $5,274 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $4168 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
65%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,087
65%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,735
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,909
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$500
95%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,735
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$40,625,024
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$26,447,768
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
2%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,472
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,700
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$79
Students receiving federal loans
2%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,472
Average Other Loans Per Year
$500
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
4322
Students Applied
141
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | February 15 |
Application Fee
$30
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,062
Total Number of Undergrads
10,201
0
100
4%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
69
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
27
Countries Represented
15
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
140
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldog
School Colors
kelly green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
1
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,700
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$79
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThis university has great professors, beautiful agricultural research stations and amazing architecture. It is in the west side of the island where the best beaches are. People are friendly and helpful, this campus is the best.
Laura from Puerto Rico
It's a beautiful and inspiring campus. Brilliant professors. Friendly students and great College Associations. University of Puerto Rico is ranked as the best institution on higher education in the island. This campus has a lot of majors and much more of what you wish you have in campus. From art, science, agriculture, humanities to engineering, this island campus have it all.
From my heart to yours...
The UPRM is one of the top colleges in Puerto Rico it has many programs from engineering, biology, agricultural science, education and much more. It is a challenging college, if you are admitted you are already considered some of the top students in Puerto Rico. It is not very easy to get accepted but once your in the faculty and professors are always there to help you in whatever you need during your college career.
Ezequiel from San Antonio, PR
The best college in Puerto Rico fo engineering. I'm learning a lot. And I feel safe.
Diana from Utuado, PR
The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the top university in Puerto Rico. It is most known for it's excellent programs on Engineering, Science and Agriculture. The university is also rated on the Top 50 Universities on Latin America.
Del Mar3930
The University of Puerto Rico- Mayaguez is an excellent educational institution. The opportunity of being a student in this institution is great. When you graduate from this university you know you are ready for the world.
Lisa from Puerto Rico
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