Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro: Review & Facts

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,005 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1912 and is one of the 20 colleges located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro.

Majors
Offered

79

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 79 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Social Work, Nursing, Biology, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when 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 are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro is fair at 70% (close to Puerto Rico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

70%

Fair

The graduation rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro is low: 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very low - around $4,900 per year. The additional fees at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $800; which comes to $5,700 annually.

Read the details about Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro 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

47%

According to recent data, 2,715 applications were submitted and 1,270 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro might accept dual credits, 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) for admission.

The graduate application fee is $31.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (787) 250-1912 or check Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro Website.

Opportunities and Services

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: around $4,200 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro. 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro Location and Address

Postal Address:
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Metro
Highway #1 Km 16 3 Corner Francisco Sein St
San Juan, Puerto Rico
00919