University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras: Review & Facts

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University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is a large four-year, public school with 12,040 students enrolled. This college was established in 1903 and is one of the 20 colleges located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

At University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

89

University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 89 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Biology, Psychology, Accounting and Finance, and Law. 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras 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 University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is below average - 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras is pretty good, 13:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low, $5,100 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras beyond tuition are nearly $300; which totals $5,400 per year.

Read the details about University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras 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

52%

Doable

According to government data, 4,859 applications were submitted and 2,507 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

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

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$1,600

Low

University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras offers study abroad programs.

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

B

Dicey

University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low, around $1,600 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras. 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.

ROTC
Available

Yes

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 information, University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras
39 Avenida Ponce de Leon
San Juan, Puerto Rico
00931-0000