Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico: Review & Facts

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Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,245 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1966 and is one of the 5 schools located in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

29

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico deploys a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Medical, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is fair at 77% (close to Puerto Rico average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

77%

Fair

The graduation rate at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is low: 31%.

Student to faculty ratio at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Learn more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are relatevely low - about $8,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico not covered by tuition are approximately $1,000; this makes it a total of $9,200 per year.

Read the details about Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico 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

89%

According to recent data, 634 applications were submitted and 562 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (787) 622-8000 or check Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Website.

Opportunities and Services

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, around $5,000 annually.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. 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 information, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Location and Address

Postal Address:
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
377 Ponce de Leon Ave
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
00919