University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1564 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #423 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #379 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 2 | In Mayaguez |
| #500 of 1,383 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 82 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 10,201
- Graduates
- 861
- 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 54% 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 | 54% | 58% | 50% |
| Applicants | 4,322 | 2,081 | 2,134 |
| Admissions | 2,349 | 1,209 | 1,069 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,666 | 933 | 733 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,808 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
46 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 | 10057 (91%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 769 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 236 (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
- $8,087
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
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 1,842 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 137 master's across 32 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 177 | 7 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 141 | 6 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 128 | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 111 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 97 | 10 | |
| Microbiology, General | 104 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 93 | 2 | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 77 | 8 | 3 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 62 | 11 | 3 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 62 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 58 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 56 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 49 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 44 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 37 | 4 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 32 | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 32 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | 4 | |
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 32 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 26 | ||
| Finance, General | 23 | 3 | |
| Horticultural Science | 23 | 2 | |
| Agriculture, General | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | ||
| Agricultural Mechanization, Other | 22 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | ||
| Physics, General | 15 | 7 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 21 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 16 | ||
| Biotechnology | 16 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 10 | 3 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 | ||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 11 | 1 | |
| Agricultural and Extension Education Services | 6 | 6 | |
| Computational Science | 12 | ||
| Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management | 6 | 6 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 11 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 11 | ||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 3 | 7 | |
| Agricultural Economics | 5 | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 9 | ||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | 1 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Statistics, General | 6 | ||
| Materials Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,842 | 137 | 14 |
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 32% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez has published 8,290 scientific papers with 140,408 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, Geology, Computer Science, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 53 | 307 |
| 1992 | 59 | 265 |
| 1993 | 56 | 306 |
| 1994 | 58 | 392 |
| 1995 | 71 | 362 |
| 1996 | 100 | 430 |
| 1997 | 121 | 451 |
| 1998 | 116 | 588 |
| 1999 | 100 | 665 |
| 2000 | 95 | 777 |
| 2001 | 96 | 854 |
| 2002 | 171 | 1035 |
| 2003 | 205 | 1202 |
| 2004 | 168 | 1308 |
| 2005 | 233 | 1556 |
| 2006 | 326 | 1949 |
| 2007 | 281 | 2314 |
| 2008 | 280 | 2729 |
| 2009 | 317 | 3172 |
| 2010 | 329 | 3892 |
| 2011 | 282 | 4872 |
| 2012 | 288 | 5431 |
| 2013 | 273 | 6192 |
| 2014 | 272 | 6698 |
| 2015 | 335 | 7700 |
| 2016 | 323 | 7849 |
| 2017 | 304 | 7959 |
| 2018 | 344 | 8650 |
| 2019 | 321 | 9694 |
| 2020 | 381 | 10464 |
| 2021 | 318 | 12026 |
| 2022 | 300 | 10862 |
| 2023 | 348 | 11016 |
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez alumni
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José Ignacio de Márquez
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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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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Ernesto Irizarry Salvá
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ernesto Irizarry Salvá is a Puerto Rican educator, politician and former mayor of Utuado. Irizarry is affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party and has served as mayor from 2013 to 2021. When elected Mayor of Utuado in 2012, he was the youngest elected official in Puerto Rico. Ernesto Irizarry obtained victory in 2012 with a 50.10% of the electoral vote in Utuado and became the first mayor affiliated with the PDP to win the office of mayor of Utuado in over 20 years. This election was against Jorge Pérez Heredia, candidate for the NPP that year. In the 2016 elections for mayor of Utuado, Ernesto Irizarry Salvá won with 52.44% of the vote while his opponent, Jonathan Tossas of the NPP, obtained 46%.
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 | 2,025 |
| 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 |