University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,024

2023 Average Net Price

$12,857

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.103%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

52.2%

4,382 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,716

88.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47%

1,073 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a higher education institution located in Mayagüez Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Mechanical Engineering (173 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (167 degrees), and General Animal Sciences (99 degrees).

In 2023, 1,933 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. 47.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,752 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $5,024, which is $−19,551 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 0.103%, corresponding to 1 out of the 971 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $5,024, which is $19,551 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,857.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,024

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was $5,024. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $−19,551 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$12,857

2023 Value

20.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,857. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez grew by 20.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (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

$11,161

Room and Board

$2,168

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was of $11,161 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 $2,168. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18.3% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (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.

0.103%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 0.103%, which represents 1 out of the 971 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

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received 4,382 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.39% annual growth. Out of those 4,382 applicants, 2,286 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.2% acceptance rate.

There were 10,716 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2023.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an overall enrollment yield of 81.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,286

Accepted Out of 4,382

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 52.2% (2,286 admissions from 4,382 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 54.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.39%, while admissions declined by 2.68%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had a total enrollment of 10,716 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 9,472 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,244. This means that 88.4% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.1% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (51.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (42.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,716 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 9,472 and the part-time enrollment is 1,244. This means that 88.4% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

84%

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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

9,762 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 91.1% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 697 students (6.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 89 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino (1,752 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is Mechanical Engineering (173 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (167 degrees) and General Animal Sciences (99 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (220 degrees awarded), Engineering (676 degrees), and Physical Sciences (87 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Software developers (529,853 people), Physicians (493,114 people), Other managers (485,295 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (385,441 people), and Civil engineers (305,695 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2023 are Agriculture (220 degrees awarded), Engineering (676 degrees), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), Biology (295 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Agriculture (220 degrees awarded), Engineering (676 degrees), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), Biology (295 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (20 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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (747,495 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (728,788 people), Elementary & secondary schools (665,852 people), Computer Systems Design (599,984 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (496,807 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Mechanical Engineering
173 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
167 degrees awarded
General Animal Sciences
99 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was Mechanical Engineering with 173 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,011

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

922

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,011 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (922).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 142 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in Mechanical Engineering, which is 3.74 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 121 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.37 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 4% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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 (57.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is Female and Hispanic or Latino (57.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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)

1,752 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino (1,752 degrees awarded).

6.47% of degree recipients (125 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Male
906 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
846 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino male (906 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (846 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an endowment valued at nearly $528k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 174k (32.9%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had a total salary expenditure of 156M. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez employs 305 Professors, 65 Assistant professors and 42 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Male Professor (206), Female Professor (99), and Female Assistant professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are: Office and Administrative Support, with 466 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 268 employees, and Service with 177 employees.

Endowment

$528k

2023 Endowment

38.7%

growth from 2022

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an endowment valued at about $528k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez grew 38.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$101M

2023 Salaries

4.03%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez paid a median of $101M in salaries, which represents 65% of their overall expenditure ($156M) and a 4.03% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.197% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.79% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$34.8M

Instructional Salaries

447

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez paid a total of $34.8M to 447 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

305 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

466 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Professor with 305 employees, Assistant professor with 65 employees, and Associate professor with 42 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Office and Administrative Support with 466 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 268 employees, and Service with 177 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was Male Professor with 206 employees, Female Professor with 99 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 36 employees.

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

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