University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1496 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #400 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #360 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 2 | In Mayaguez |
| #436 of 1,577 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 85 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 9,855
- Graduates
- 861
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uprm.edu
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has an acceptance rate of 52% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 57% | 48% |
| Applicants | 4,382 | 2,143 | 2,147 |
| Admissions | 2,286 | 1,215 | 1,032 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,861 | 1,027 | 823 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
2,181 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
114 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Other Tests | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 9762 (91%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 697 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 257 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,798
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,024 | $3,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,024 | $3,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,024 | $3,600 |
| Fee in-district | $250 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $250 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $250 | $200 |
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez majors
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has granted 1,745 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 164 master's across 34 programs, and 24 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 173 | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 167 | 5 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 99 | 8 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 94 | 11 | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 97 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 90 | 3 | |
| Microbiology, General | 92 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 77 | 9 | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 73 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 64 | 5 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 45 | 8 | 4 |
| Accounting | 52 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 46 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 44 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 30 | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 31 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 29 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 23 | 6 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 19 | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | ||
| Finance, General | 17 | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 20 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 20 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 18 | ||
| Computational Science | 18 | ||
| Horticultural Science | 15 | 3 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 18 | ||
| Agricultural Mechanization, Other | 17 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 13 | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 17 | ||
| Biotechnology | 16 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 14 | 1 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 9 | 6 | |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 13 | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | 7 | |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 10 | 1 | |
| Agriculture, General | 11 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 6 | |
| Comparative Literature | 10 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 6 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 8 | ||
| Agricultural Economics | 4 | 4 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | 2 | |
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 7 | ||
| Statistics, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 4 | ||
| Materials Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,745 | 164 | 24 |
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 37% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has published 10,546 scientific papers with 260,833 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Geology, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 63 | 322 |
| 1993 | 64 | 381 |
| 1994 | 63 | 503 |
| 1995 | 85 | 472 |
| 1996 | 110 | 541 |
| 1997 | 130 | 596 |
| 1998 | 126 | 698 |
| 1999 | 111 | 814 |
| 2000 | 106 | 935 |
| 2001 | 107 | 1067 |
| 2002 | 197 | 1309 |
| 2003 | 232 | 1596 |
| 2004 | 193 | 1643 |
| 2005 | 249 | 2129 |
| 2006 | 352 | 2569 |
| 2007 | 306 | 2999 |
| 2008 | 288 | 3500 |
| 2009 | 343 | 3998 |
| 2010 | 365 | 4907 |
| 2011 | 352 | 7109 |
| 2012 | 398 | 9524 |
| 2013 | 377 | 11205 |
| 2014 | 347 | 12249 |
| 2015 | 409 | 13947 |
| 2016 | 428 | 15657 |
| 2017 | 395 | 16275 |
| 2018 | 494 | 16852 |
| 2019 | 439 | 18758 |
| 2020 | 562 | 20105 |
| 2021 | 410 | 22353 |
| 2022 | 372 | 18505 |
| 2023 | 418 | 19969 |
| 2024 | 453 | 18937 |
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez alumni
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José Ignacio de Márquez
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
José Ignacio de Márquez Barreto was a Colombian statesman, lawyer and professor, who first served as Vice President of the Republic of the New Granada after being sworn in by congress in 1832, and under the presidency of Francisco de Paula Santander, and subsequently was elected President of the Republic of the New Granada for the presidential term of 1837 to 1841.
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Waded Cruzado
- Biography
-
Waded Cruzado is a Puerto Rican professor of Spanish language and Spanish literature. She served as Interim President of New Mexico State University from 2008 to 2009, and since 2010 has served as the 12th President of Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana.
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Miguel Hernández Agosto
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Miguel Hernández Agosto was a Puerto Rican politician whose service in government spanned several generations. Affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD), he started his political career as a Cabinet member, but eventually became a Senator at-large. Hernández Agosto served as President of the Senate of Puerto Rico for 12 years (1981-1993).
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Lester Martínez López
- Occupations
- executivephysicianresearchermilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Lester Martínez López is an American government official and former Army general who served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs from March 2023 to October 2024. While in the United States Army, Martínez López was the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland. His responsibilities included overseeing the Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease, which develops antidotes and vaccines for diseases soldiers might face on the battlefield.
General info
| Alternative names | UPRM Colegio CAAM Colegio de Mayagüez RUM UPR-Mayaguez Recinto de Mayagüez |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Motto | ¡Antes, Ahora y Siempre...Colegio! Before, Now and Forever, Colegio! |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 2,080 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, 00681 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 73,000 |
| Phone | 7878324040 |