Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,668
Graduate Enrollment: 565
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 78% / 22% (2017)
First generation college students: 22.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2012)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 31.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 9.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 4.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 2.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.1%
Black: 0.1%
Hispanic: 99.3%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 0.1%
Hispanic: 99.3%
Asian: 0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,817
In-State tuition: $8,640Out-of-State tuition: $8,640
Estimated books and supplies: $2,356 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,990 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $7,413 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,928 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $7,413 (2022)
Average Family Income: $26,273 (2017)
Median Family Income: $18,451 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 61.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 40.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,564 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $239 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,627 |
| $30k-48k | $15,654 |
| $48k-75k | $17,875 |
| $75k-110k | $19,836 |
| $110k+ | $20,655 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 2%6-year graduation rate: 22%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 75.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,564 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,666 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,832 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,957 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,199 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture. | 30 | $35,027 ($2,919) | |||
| Master's Degree | Architecture. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 26 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 42 | $51,064 ($4,255) | |||
| Master's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 50 | $62,156 ($5,180) | |||
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 47 | $64,548 ($5,379) | |||
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 68 | $54,538 ($4,545) | |||
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 36 | $23,182 | $237 | ||
| Master's Degree | Manufacturing Engineering. | 27 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Engineering, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 24 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering-Related Technologies. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 61 | $68,163 ($5,680) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $25,994 ($2,166) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 23 | $60,559 ($5,047) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $35,820Full time faculty: 65%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $16,197,598 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $22,528,344 (2022)