Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3951 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1106 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1034 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 2 | In Hato Rey |
| #1278 of 1,387 | For Architecture |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,841
- Graduates
- 549
- 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.
1,586 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
914 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 | 4367 (99%) |
|---|---|
| White | 10 (0.2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (0.1%) |
| Black or African American | 4 (0.1%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is $16,534 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 | $15,277 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,276 |
| $48-75K | $18,513 |
| $75-110K | $20,951 |
| $110K+ | $21,701 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,820 | $5,184 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,820 | $5,184 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,820 | $5,184 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | $960 |
| Fee in-state | $990 | $960 |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 | $960 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 119 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $5,400 |
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico majors
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has granted 436 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs, 157 master's across 14 programs, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 72 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 61 | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, Other | 60 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 47 | 5 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 50 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 45 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 | 6 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 36 | |||
| Architecture | 30 | 4 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 21 | 10 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 24 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 7 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 18 | |||
| Interior Design | 11 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 6 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 3 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | |||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 2 | |||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 2 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 436 | 157 | 1 |
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has a graduation rate of 24%, which is among the 7% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 19% | 38% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has published 4,575 scientific papers with 35,236 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18 | 76 |
| 1993 | 15 | 65 |
| 1994 | 30 | 83 |
| 1995 | 28 | 118 |
| 1996 | 21 | 169 |
| 1997 | 25 | 176 |
| 1998 | 37 | 197 |
| 1999 | 31 | 241 |
| 2000 | 30 | 345 |
| 2001 | 31 | 383 |
| 2002 | 43 | 499 |
| 2003 | 42 | 522 |
| 2004 | 58 | 535 |
| 2005 | 72 | 591 |
| 2006 | 89 | 711 |
| 2007 | 102 | 770 |
| 2008 | 101 | 876 |
| 2009 | 108 | 925 |
| 2010 | 126 | 1032 |
| 2011 | 124 | 1153 |
| 2012 | 165 | 1265 |
| 2013 | 157 | 1383 |
| 2014 | 165 | 1529 |
| 2015 | 256 | 1524 |
| 2016 | 226 | 1580 |
| 2017 | 348 | 1653 |
| 2018 | 280 | 1808 |
| 2019 | 372 | 2090 |
| 2020 | 338 | 2419 |
| 2021 | 330 | 2581 |
| 2022 | 247 | 2431 |
| 2023 | 242 | 2540 |
| 2024 | 154 | 2229 |
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 | 398 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 377 Ponce de Leon Ave Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, 00919 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | 7876228000 |