Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon: Review & Facts

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,820 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1912 and is one of the 18 colleges and schools located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon.

Majors
Offered

45

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Engineering, Management, Criminal Justice, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon is fair at 70% (close to Puerto Rico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

70%

Fair

The graduation rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon is low: 35%.

Student to faculty ratio at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon is a bit disappointing, 27:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very low, $4,900 per year. The additional fees at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon not covered by tuition are around $800; this comes to $5,700 a year.

Read the details about Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

34%

According to government data, 2,671 applications were submitted and 903 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.

The college might accept credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The graduate application fee is $31.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (787) 279-1912 or check Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon Website.

Opportunities and Services

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,000 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon Location and Address

Postal Address:
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon
500 Carr. Dr. John Will Harris
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
00957-6257