List of 52 best universities in Puerto Rico
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Top 52 universities in Puerto Rico ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 730K citations received by 39.2K academic publications made by 52 universities from Puerto Rico, the popularity of 57 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.
1. University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
#367 in the United States
#406 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 52%
- Receiving Aid
- 97%
- Average Aid
- $5,798
- Enrollment
- 10,716
2. University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
#384 in the United States
#425 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 53%
- Receiving Aid
- 95%
- Average Aid
- $6,449
- Enrollment
- 11,493
3. University of Puerto Rico - Humacao
#819 in the United States
#887 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 58%
- Receiving Aid
- 98%
- Average Aid
- $7,012
- Enrollment
- 2,611
4. Ponce Health Sciences University
#1037 in the United States
#1109 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $24,244
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $4,998
5. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
#1059 in the United States
#1132 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $16,534
- Receiving Aid
- 93%
- Average Aid
- $5,355
6. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce
#1146 in the United States
#1222 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 90%
- Average SAT
- 1230
- Net Price
- $10,275
- Receiving Aid
- 98%
8. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
#1433 in the United States
#1515 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 53%
- Net Price
- $13,076
- Receiving Aid
- 91%
- Average Aid
- $6,596
9. University of Puerto Rico - Cayey
#1491 in the United States
#1575 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 96%
- Average SAT
- 978
- Receiving Aid
- 92%
- Average Aid
- $6,269
10. Carlos Albizu University - San Juan
#1630 in the United States
#1716 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $10,732
- Receiving Aid
- 90%
- Average Aid
- $8,944
11. Universidad Central Del Caribe
#1646 in the United States
#1733 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 62%
- Net Price
- $8,011
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $6,686
12. University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
#1697 in the United States
#1784 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 62%
- Receiving Aid
- 88%
- Average Aid
- $6,561
- Enrollment
- 2,831
13. University of Puerto Rico - Carolina
#1717 in the United States
#1805 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 53%
- Average SAT
- 902
- Receiving Aid
- 91%
- Average Aid
- $6,847
14. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce
#1832 in the United States
#1921 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 70%
- Net Price
- $8,385
- Receiving Aid
- 92%
- Average Aid
- $6,506
15. San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
#1864 in the United States
#1954 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $7,589
- Receiving Aid
- 94%
- Average Aid
- $5,540
16. Atlantic University College
#1891 in the United States
#1982 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $6,305
- Receiving Aid
- 85%
- Average Aid
- $6,058
17. University of Puerto Rico - Ponce
#1913 in the United States
#2005 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 56%
- Receiving Aid
- 90%
- Average Aid
- $6,765
- Enrollment
- 2,319
18. Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
#1964 in the United States
#2057 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $8,354
- Receiving Aid
- 96%
- Average Aid
- $6,384
19. American University of Puerto Rico
#2014 in the United States
#2107 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $8,876
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $13,264
20. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro
#2101 in the United States
#2196 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 66%
- Net Price
- $9,729
- Receiving Aid
- 92%
- Average Aid
- $5,731
21. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
#2108 in the United States
#2203 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 47%
- Net Price
- $7,909
- Receiving Aid
- 98%
- Average Aid
- $6,633
22. National University College
#2119 in the United States
#2215 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $5,433
- Receiving Aid
- 97%
- Average Aid
- $8,283
23. Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico
#2144 in the United States
#2241 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 81%
- Receiving Aid
- 38%
- Average Aid
- $4,015
- Enrollment
- 339
24. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
#2153 in the United States
#2250 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 36%
- Net Price
- $9,003
- Receiving Aid
- 92%
- Average Aid
- $5,927
25. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Fajardo
#2159 in the United States
#2256 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 36%
- Net Price
- $8,934
- Receiving Aid
- 95%
- Average Aid
- $6,128
26. University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
#2162 in the United States
#2259 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
- Receiving Aid
- 86%
- Average Aid
- $7,926
- Enrollment
- 2,967
27. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German
#2171 in the United States
#2268 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 51%
- Net Price
- $9,192
- Receiving Aid
- 90%
- Average Aid
- $6,274
28. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Guayama
#2173 in the United States
#2270 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 49%
- Net Price
- $9,320
- Receiving Aid
- 92%
- Average Aid
- $6,848
29. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo
#2192 in the United States
#2290 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 38%
- Net Price
- $8,310
- Receiving Aid
- 97%
- Average Aid
- $6,407
32. Caribbean University - Bayamon
#2203 in the United States
#2301 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $6,301
- Receiving Aid
- 80%
- Average Aid
- $3,447
33. Universidad Central de Bayamon
#2210 in the United States
#2308 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 86%
- Net Price
- $4,382
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $6,781
34. Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico
#2213 in the United States
#2311 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Average SAT
- 1022
- Receiving Aid
- 83%
- Average Aid
- $3,230
36. EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc - San Juan
#2266 in the United States
#2366 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 77%
- Net Price
- $4,989
- Receiving Aid
- 85%
- Average Aid
- $7,994
37. University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
#2272 in the United States
#2373 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 82%
- Average SAT
- 932
- Receiving Aid
- 92%
- Average Aid
- $6,465
38. Dewey University - Hato Rey
#2295 in the United States
#2396 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $2,528
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $9,063
39. Colegio Universitario de San Juan
#2304 in the United States
#2405 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 81%
- Receiving Aid
- 95%
- Average Aid
- $6,255
- Enrollment
- 542
41. University of Puerto Rico - Utuado
#2357 in the United States
#2458 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 64%
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $6,861
- Enrollment
- 317
42. Columbia Central University - Caguas
#2376 in the United States
#2477 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $4,046
- Receiving Aid
- 96%
- Average Aid
- $8,323
43. Atenas College
#2390 in the United States
#2491 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $6,544
- Receiving Aid
- 97%
- Average Aid
- $8,794
45. Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa
#2394 in the United States
#2495 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $5,607
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $7,045
46. Universidad Teologica del Caribe
#2395 in the United States
#2496 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $11,987
- Receiving Aid
- 21%
- Average Aid
- $2,298
47. Huertas College
#2396 in the United States
#2497 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $9,104
- Receiving Aid
- 93%
- Average Aid
- $5,161
48. Humacao Community College
#2403 in the United States
#2504 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $2,879
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $7,731
49. Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico
#2415 in the United States
#2516 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $6,193
- Receiving Aid
- 98%
- Average Aid
- $5,850
50. CEM College - San Juan
#2422 in the United States
#2523 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Net Price
- $14,817
- Receiving Aid
- 97%
- Average Aid
- $3,851
51. EDIC College
#2425 in the United States
#2526 in North America
- Net Price
- $3,811
- Receiving Aid
- 100%
- Average Aid
- $7,173
52. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas
#2496 in the United States
#2597 in North America
- Acceptance Rate
- 66%
- Net Price
- $7,407
- Receiving Aid
- 98%
- Average Aid
- $6,909
Closest to Puerto Rico states
State | Universities Unis | Best university country rank Best uni |
---|---|---|
US Virgin Islands | 1 | 790 |
Florida | 109 | 23 |
South Carolina | 37 | 89 |
North Carolina | 65 | 24 |
Georgia | 63 | 47 |
Virginia | 63 | 40 |
Delaware | 5 | 82 |
Maryland | 34 | 9 |
District of Columbia | 15 | 55 |
New Jersey | 47 | 21 |
Alabama | 33 | 87 |
Rhode Island | 12 | 49 |
Connecticut | 28 | 10 |
West Virginia | 26 | 105 |
Massachusetts | 88 | 1 |
Pennsylvania | 155 | 12 |
Tennessee | 56 | 50 |
Kentucky | 38 | 63 |
Mississippi | 18 | 132 |
New York | 221 | 4 |
New Hampshire | 16 | 76 |
Ohio | 90 | 18 |
Vermont | 17 | 111 |
Louisiana | 27 | 79 |
Maine | 19 | 154 |
Indiana | 55 | 33 |
Arkansas | 24 | 128 |
Illinois | 100 | 15 |
Missouri | 67 | 39 |
Michigan | 62 | 3 |
Wisconsin | 47 | 13 |
Iowa | 39 | 48 |
Oklahoma | 31 | 99 |
Texas | 119 | 26 |
Kansas | 32 | 74 |
Minnesota | 48 | 14 |
Nebraska | 23 | 64 |
South Dakota | 15 | 232 |
New Mexico | 12 | 84 |
Colorado | 38 | 44 |
North Dakota | 14 | 177 |
Wyoming | 1 | 146 |
Arizona | 25 | 35 |
Utah | 20 | 41 |
Montana | 12 | 145 |
Idaho | 10 | 149 |
Nevada | 10 | 129 |
California | 249 | 2 |
Oregon | 31 | 60 |
Washington | 57 | 8 |
Alaska | 6 | 181 |
Hawaii | 10 | 159 |
American Samoa | 1 | 1689 |
Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | 1585 |
Guam | 2 | 601 |