Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4221 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1172 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1097 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 2 | In Hato Rey |
| #1239 of 1,417 | For Architecture |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,670
- Graduates
- 553
- Male:Female Ratio
- 69:31
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- pupr.edu
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
848 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
448 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 3868 (92%) |
|---|---|
| White | 346 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 7 (0.2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0%) |
| Asian | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is $17,753 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,406 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,013 |
| $48-75K | $19,884 |
| $75-110K | $21,687 |
| $110K+ | $22,588 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,820 | $5,130 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,820 | $5,130 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,820 | $5,130 |
| Fee in-district | $1,050 | $1,020 |
| Fee in-state | $1,050 | $1,020 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,050 | $1,020 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 174 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $5,850 |
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico majors
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has granted 395 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs, 154 master's across 11 programs, and 2 doctorate degrees in Engineering, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering, Other | 60 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 | 5 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 51 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 51 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 37 | 12 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 44 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | 13 | ||
| Architecture | 29 | 2 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 30 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | 12 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 25 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 19 | 4 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | |||
| Interior Design | 15 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 13 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 7 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 3 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 2 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 2 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | |||
| Industrial and Product Design | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 8 | 395 | 154 | 2 |
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 24% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has published 4,643 scientific papers with 36,711 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Political Science, Computer Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 65 |
| 1994 | 30 | 83 |
| 1995 | 28 | 118 |
| 1996 | 21 | 169 |
| 1997 | 23 | 176 |
| 1998 | 37 | 196 |
| 1999 | 31 | 241 |
| 2000 | 30 | 345 |
| 2001 | 31 | 383 |
| 2002 | 43 | 500 |
| 2003 | 42 | 525 |
| 2004 | 58 | 533 |
| 2005 | 72 | 591 |
| 2006 | 89 | 711 |
| 2007 | 102 | 770 |
| 2008 | 101 | 876 |
| 2009 | 109 | 925 |
| 2010 | 126 | 1030 |
| 2011 | 123 | 1151 |
| 2012 | 165 | 1265 |
| 2013 | 157 | 1383 |
| 2014 | 165 | 1527 |
| 2015 | 255 | 1524 |
| 2016 | 226 | 1580 |
| 2017 | 348 | 1653 |
| 2018 | 279 | 1808 |
| 2019 | 372 | 2089 |
| 2020 | 337 | 2421 |
| 2021 | 330 | 2583 |
| 2022 | 248 | 2428 |
| 2023 | 243 | 2546 |
| 2024 | 156 | 2269 |
| 2025 | 88 | 1862 |
Notable alumni
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Tatito Hernández
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Rafael "Tatito" Hernández Montañez is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). He is also a Democrat. He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2009, representing District 11, which includes the town of Dorado and parts of the towns of Vega Alta and Vega Baja. In the 2020 elections he was re-elected and chosen as speaker of the house in 2021.
General info
| Alternative names | UPPR |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - November; November-February; February-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 359 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 377 Ponce de Leon Ave Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, 00919 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | 7876228000 |