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University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Teaching Programs

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a public institution located in Mayaguez, PR. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?

Contact details for University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez, Mayaguez, PR 00681
Phone:	7878324040
Website:	www.uprm.edu/
Admissions:	www.uprm.edu/admisiones/
Financial Aid:	www.uprm.edu/asistenciaeconomica/

How Do I Get Into University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?

You can apply to University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez online at: www.uprm.edu/admisiones/

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

These are the things University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an acceptance rate of 56%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 71% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,234	1,366	61%
Women	2,109	1,084	51%

Can I Afford University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?

The average net price after aid at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $12,684. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,024
In-State Fees	$250
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,024
Out-of-State Fees	$250
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,274
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$5,274

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez receive some form of financial aid (1,824 students).

Nearly 76% of students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,446 per student.

65% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,149.

Student Loan Debt

9% of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,861 per year.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 943 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,564 undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	8,980
Non-Resident	9

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Florida	11
New York	4
Texas	4
Delaware	1
Georgia	1

Additionally, approximately 0.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Graduate Student Diversity

861 of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	532
Non-Resident	266

Online Learning at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,112 undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez took at least one online class — of those, 64 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 76 students took at least one online class and 6 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

The following teaching programs are offered at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	18	24	—	42

Academic Programs at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.