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University of Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at University of Puerto Rico, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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University of Puerto Rico sits in Bayamon proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, where graduates median $46,550 four years out. 86.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 2,851 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 77.8% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Puerto Rico received 941 applications and admitted 870 (92.5%), with 780 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Puerto Rico's 35.3% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Puerto Rico compares
| University of Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 35.3% | 58% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,284 | $6,347 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $34,409 | $25,416 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Puerto Rico: $34,409 median at year ten, versus $25,416 across Puerto Rico institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $6,284 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $6,284. For non-residents, University of Puerto Rico's $6,284 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,851 undergrads, University of Puerto Rico is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of University of Puerto Rico students — 37.1% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at University of Puerto Rico
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $46,550 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,129 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $38,555 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $37,097 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $36,887 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $32,294 |
| Marketing | $31,911 |
| Biology, General | $29,279 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $28,879 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $28,845 |
Median earnings for these 10 University of Puerto Rico programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $34,409 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 2 additional University of Puerto Rico programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Puerto Rico?
University of Puerto Rico doesn't look at test scores; its 35.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Puerto Rico's acceptance rate?
92.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 870 admitted from 941 applicants.
How much does University of Puerto Rico cost?
In-state tuition is $6,284; out-of-state students pay $6,284. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Puerto Rico graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $34,409 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Puerto Rico
- University of Puerto Rico-Carolina — 54.5% admitted
- University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo — 59.2% admitted
- University of Puerto Rico at Cayey — 53% admitted
- University of Puerto Rico-Humacao — 54.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.