Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4286 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1200 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1126 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 2 | In Hato Rey |
| #1659 of 2,183 | For Automotive Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,665
- Graduates
- 579
- Male:Female Ratio
- 70:30
- 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.
1,450 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
861 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 | 4226 (100%) |
|---|---|
| White | 6 (0.1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (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 $16,043 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 | $14,638 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,007 |
| $48-75K | $18,316 |
| $75-110K | $20,742 |
| $110K+ | $20,649 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,172 | $4,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,172 | $4,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,172 | $4,950 |
| Fee in-district | $930 | $900 |
| Fee in-state | $930 | $900 |
| Fee out-of-state | $930 | $900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 122 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $4,950 |
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico majors
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has granted 428 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs and 168 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 80 | 4 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 64 | 5 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 64 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 57 | ||
| Computer Engineering, Other | 50 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 | 15 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 46 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 14 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 22 | 9 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 31 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 20 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 17 | ||
| Architecture | 12 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 10 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | ||
| Interior Design | 8 | ||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 3 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4 | 428 | 168 |
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has a graduation rate of 20%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 18% | 25% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has published 2,903 scientific papers with 9,693 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 | 4 |
| 1994 | 5 | 3 |
| 1995 | 14 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 | 28 |
| 1998 | 10 | 20 |
| 1999 | 5 | 31 |
| 2000 | 13 | 44 |
| 2001 | 14 | 42 |
| 2002 | 15 | 80 |
| 2003 | 20 | 81 |
| 2004 | 32 | 77 |
| 2005 | 40 | 82 |
| 2006 | 39 | 107 |
| 2007 | 51 | 122 |
| 2008 | 54 | 166 |
| 2009 | 48 | 173 |
| 2010 | 72 | 186 |
| 2011 | 75 | 232 |
| 2012 | 92 | 237 |
| 2013 | 119 | 315 |
| 2014 | 139 | 369 |
| 2015 | 182 | 388 |
| 2016 | 187 | 418 |
| 2017 | 265 | 477 |
| 2018 | 255 | 558 |
| 2019 | 268 | 864 |
| 2020 | 240 | 990 |
| 2021 | 258 | 1152 |
| 2022 | 174 | 1148 |
| 2023 | 142 | 1088 |
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 | 373 |
| 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 |