University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1509 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #408 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #366 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 2 | In Mayaguez |
| #445 of 1,623 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 83 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 9,764
- Graduates
- 854
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- 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 57% and is among the top 20% 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 | 57% | 61% | 51% |
| Applicants | 4,446 | 2,234 | 2,109 |
| Admissions | 2,513 | 1,366 | 1,084 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,774 | 1,000 | 738 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,188 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
70 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 | 9697 (91%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 649 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 272 (3%) |
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
- $6,972
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
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 1,521 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 185 master's across 32 programs, and 23 doctorate degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 175 | 7 | 1 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 124 | 8 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 98 | 5 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 93 | 4 | 4 |
| Industrial Engineering | 93 | 8 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 80 | 11 | 3 |
| Microbiology, General | 93 | ||
| Psychology, General | 77 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 62 | 8 | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 53 | ||
| Accounting | 42 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 39 | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 36 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 31 | 2 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 26 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 20 | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | ||
| Agricultural Mechanization, Other | 21 | ||
| Computational Science | 21 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 21 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 21 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 8 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 20 | ||
| Physics, General | 11 | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 19 | ||
| Horticultural Science | 17 | 1 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 15 | 1 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 13 | 2 | |
| Biotechnology | 15 | ||
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 6 | 9 | |
| Agriculture, General | 12 | ||
| Economics, General | 12 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 11 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 6 | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 8 | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 5 | 3 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 8 | ||
| School Psychology | 8 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 7 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 6 | ||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 1 | 5 | |
| Statistics, General | 6 | ||
| Agricultural Economics | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 5 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Materials Science | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,521 | 185 | 23 |
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 40% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has published 10,810 scientific papers with 272,717 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 64 | 381 |
| 1994 | 63 | 504 |
| 1995 | 88 | 472 |
| 1996 | 110 | 542 |
| 1997 | 130 | 597 |
| 1998 | 127 | 698 |
| 1999 | 111 | 816 |
| 2000 | 107 | 936 |
| 2001 | 107 | 1067 |
| 2002 | 197 | 1311 |
| 2003 | 232 | 1599 |
| 2004 | 193 | 1645 |
| 2005 | 249 | 2130 |
| 2006 | 352 | 2570 |
| 2007 | 306 | 2999 |
| 2008 | 288 | 3500 |
| 2009 | 343 | 4008 |
| 2010 | 365 | 4906 |
| 2011 | 350 | 7110 |
| 2012 | 399 | 9523 |
| 2013 | 378 | 11208 |
| 2014 | 347 | 12249 |
| 2015 | 409 | 13945 |
| 2016 | 429 | 15661 |
| 2017 | 395 | 16277 |
| 2018 | 496 | 16846 |
| 2019 | 440 | 18771 |
| 2020 | 562 | 20116 |
| 2021 | 410 | 22361 |
| 2022 | 373 | 18520 |
| 2023 | 421 | 19999 |
| 2024 | 465 | 19123 |
| 2025 | 300 | 15286 |
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, the 12th President of Montana State University from 2010 to 2025, and since 2025 has served as the 5th President of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
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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
- physicianresearchermilitary personnelexecutive
- 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 | 2,112 |
| 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 |