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University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Mayaguez, PR

This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.

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

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$3,968

Avg in-state tuition

$5,962

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

School Type: Public

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.

The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,966, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 57 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,968, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $5,962.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

67% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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92% 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

46% 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 Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

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 between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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13k

Students enrolled

16%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

92%

Unknown

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

White

Information not available

Black

Information not available

Two or more races

Information not available

Asian

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

46%

Socio-economic diversity

71% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $3,968 $5,962
Graduate $3,510 $7,020

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 $2,168
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,161
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,953
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,751

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $6,136 $8,130
Off-campus without family $21,250 $23,244
Off-campus with family $10,887 $12,881

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

10%

Institution Grant Aid

36%

Pell Grant

71%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,754
State Grant Aid $253
Institution Grant Aid $1,434
Pell Grant Aid $5,149

Financial Outlook

$8k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

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

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC