Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,968
    2.48% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $9,062
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    41.8%
    1,463 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,161
    85.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.3%
    175 Graduates

    About

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a higher education institution located in Aguadilla Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (57 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (24 degrees), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (21 degrees).

    In 2024, 737 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla. 64.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (735 degrees), 735 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (1 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is $4,968, which is $−19,032 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is $4,968, which is $19,032 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,062.

    In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,968
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla was $4,968. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is $−19,032 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $9,062
    2024 Value
    14.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,062. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla grew by 14.6%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,498
    Room and Board
    $2,460
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla was of $8,498 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 11.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15.2% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    88%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    12%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    88% of undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.12% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla received 1,463 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.746% annual growth. Out of those 1,463 applicants, 611 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 41.8% acceptance rate.

    There were 3,161 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla in 2024.

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla has an overall enrollment yield of 97.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    41.8%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    611
    Accepted Out of 1,463

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla was 41.8% (611 admissions from 1,463 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 46.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.746%, while admissions declined by 11.3%.

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    Enrollment

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla had a total enrollment of 3,161 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is 2,704 students and the part-time enrollment is 457. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.19% White, 0.0949% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0316% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (60.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (39.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (0.0983%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (73.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.1%) and White Female (0.56%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    85.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,161 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is 2,704 and the part-time enrollment is 457. This means that 85.5% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    81%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      3,151 enrolled students
    2. White
      6 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      3 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is 99.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.19% White, 0.0949% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0316% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 219 more women than men received degrees from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is hispanic or latino (735 degrees awarded). There were 735 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (1 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (57 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (24 degrees) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (21 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (141 degrees awarded), Protective Services (69 degrees), and Biology (74 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are Physicians (417,259 people), Other managers (209,302 people), Social workers, all other (178,281 people), Police officers (150,103 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (129,779 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (141 degrees awarded), Protective Services (69 degrees), Biology (74 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are Personal & Culinary Services (141 degrees awarded), Protective Services (69 degrees), Biology (74 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (620,174 people), Elementary & secondary schools (379,968 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (372,744 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (359,915 people), and Offices of physicians (210,976 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are Personal & Culinary Services (141 degrees awarded), Protective Services (69 degrees), Biology (74 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
      57 degrees awarded
    2. Culinary Arts & Chef Training
      24 degrees awarded
    3. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 57 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    259
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    478
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla, which is 0.542 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (478).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla in Computer Science, which is 11.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to women at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    7%
    100% Completion Time
    26%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 7% of students graduating from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      735 degrees awarded
    2. American Indian or Alaska Native
      1 degrees awarded
    3. White
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is hispanic or latino (735 degrees awarded). There were 735 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (1 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      482 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      477 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      467 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is hispanic or latino female (482 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (477 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are: Office and Administrative Support, with 51 employees, Management, with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $3.49M
    Instructional Salaries
    69
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla paid a total of $3.49M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla were Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees, Management with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees.

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