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Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Hato Rey, PR

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$7,740

Avg tuition

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About Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a small private school located on an urban campus in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,718, and admissions are selective. The school offers 13 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 24%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for students are $7,740.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

24% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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4k

Students enrolled

44%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

99%

Unknown

1%

White

0%

Black

0%

Two or more races

Information not available

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

27%

Socio-economic diversity

80% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

1,927

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 15% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,740 $7,740
Graduate $4,680 $4,680

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $2,356
On-campus room and board $11,928
On-campus other expenses $7,216
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,928
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,216
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,216

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $29,240 $29,240
Off-campus without family $29,240 $29,240
Off-campus with family $17,312 $17,312

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

90%

State Grant Aid

4%

Institution Grant Aid

45%

Pell Grant

80%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,526
State Grant Aid $600
Institution Grant Aid $567
Pell Grant Aid $4,128

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.