University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Review & Facts

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University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a large four-year, public school with 11,065 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1911 and is one of the 6 schools located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered

69

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, Computer Science, and Chemistry. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The rate of student retention at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is high at 83% (well above Puerto Rico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

83%

Good

The graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is average: 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is reasonably decent, 19:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low - about $5,100 per year. The additional fees at University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez not covered by tuition are approximately $300; which comes to $5,400 per year.

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

54%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 4,322 applications were submitted and 2,349 were accepted, so it is not very hard 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

Presently 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, 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 Address

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