University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Review & Facts

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University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a large four-year, public school with 12,825 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1911 and is one of the 7 schools located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
69
Fair
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools.

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

Student Retention
92%
Good
The student retention rate at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is very high at 92% (well above Puerto Rico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is below average: 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$6,200
Low
Average tuition cost is low - about $6,000 a year. The additional fees at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez not covered by tuition are approximately $200, which totals $6,200 annually.

Read the details about University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez 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
67%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 4,436 applications were submitted and 2,990 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez. 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 numbers, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, 259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00681
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