Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo

www.fajardo.inter.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,848

2023 Average Net Price

$8,934

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

35.6%

793 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,288

78% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.7%

99 Graduates

About

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is a higher education institution located in Fajardo Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo were General Biological Sciences (37 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (20 degrees), and General Microbiology (14 degrees).

In 2023, 261 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo. 65.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (261 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is $4,848, which is $−24,432 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 792 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is $4,848, which is $24,432 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,934.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,848

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was $4,848. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is $−24,432 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,934

2023 Value

0.056%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,934. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo grew by 0.056%.

This chart compares the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,618

Room and Board

$2,135

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was of $9,618 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,135. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.1% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 792 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo received 793 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.31% annual growth. Out of those 793 applicants, 282 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 35.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,288 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2023.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo has an overall enrollment yield of 90.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

35.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

282

Accepted Out of 793

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was 35.6% (282 admissions from 793 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 44.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.31%, while admissions declined by 14.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo had a total enrollment of 1,288 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 1,005 students and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.388% White, 0.233% Black or African American, 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0776% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (61.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (37.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (0.262%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (42.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,288 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 1,005 and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,277 enrolled students
White
5 enrolled students
Black or African American
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 99.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.388% White, 0.233% Black or African American, 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0776% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 more women than men received degrees from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is hispanic or latino (261 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is General Biological Sciences (37 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (20 degrees) and General Microbiology (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (51 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees), and Protective Services (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Physicians (392,344 people), Other managers (154,393 people), Police officers (141,754 people), Postsecondary teachers (114,134 people), and Other Physical Scientists (109,682 people).

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2023 are Biology (51 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees), Protective Services (22 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (15 degrees), and Theology (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Biology (51 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (36 degrees), Protective Services (22 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (15 degrees), and Theology (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (506,963 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,692 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (302,399 people), Elementary & secondary schools (271,216 people), and Offices of physicians (196,346 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
37 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
20 degrees awarded
General Microbiology
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was General Biological Sciences with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

171

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, which is 0.526 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (171).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in Computer Installation & Repair Technology, which is 14 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% of students graduating from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (35%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is Female and Hispanic or Latino (35% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

261 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is hispanic or latino (261 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
171 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is hispanic or latino female (171 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (90 degrees).

Operations

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo employs 15 Assistant professors, 6 Associate professors and 3 Instructors. Most academics at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Assistant professor (4), and Male Associate professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.44M

2023 Salaries

6.57%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo paid a median of $4.44M in salaries, a 6.57% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.05% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.61% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.35M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo paid a total of $1.35M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo were Assistant professor with 15 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, Male Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Male Associate professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo.

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