Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$4,560
2021 Average Net Price
$8,716
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
1.97%
Default Rate
2021 Acceptance Rate
53.1%
465 Applicants
2021 Enrolled Students
1,424
80.4% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
37%
119 Graduates

About

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is a higher education institution located in Fajardo Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo were General Biological Sciences (47 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (31 degrees), and Tourism & Travel Services Management (12 degrees).

In 2021, 275 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (273 degrees), 273 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is $4,560, which is $−23,945 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is $4,560, which is $−23,945 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,716.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,560
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was $4,560. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is $−23,945 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Average Net Price

$8,716
2021 Value
6.91%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,716. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo grew by 6.91%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,806
Room and Board
$2,271
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was of $9,806 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,271. The cost of books and supplies increased by 93.9% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

93%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
1.97%
2019 Default Rate
27
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was 1.97%, which represents 27 out of the 1369 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo received 465 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 20.6% annual growth. Out of those 465 applicants, 247 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 53.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,424 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2021.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo has an overall enrollment yield of 93.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

53.1%
Acceptance Rate in 2021
247
Accepted Out of 465

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was 53.1% (247 admissions from 465 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 49.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 20.6%, while admissions declined by −14.8%..

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo had a total enrollment of 1,424 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 1,145 students and the part-time enrollment is 279. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.211% Black or African American, 0.211% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% White.

Students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (37.7%) and Black or African American Female (0.191%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (61.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (38.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,424 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 1,145 and the part-time enrollment is 279. This means that 80.4% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

64%
2021 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-Fajardo was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    1,416 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    3 enrolled students
  3. American Indian or Alaska Native
    3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 99.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.211% Black or African American, 0.211% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.14% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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In 2021, 69 more women than men received degrees from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is hispanic or latino (273 degrees awarded). There were 273 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is General Biological Sciences (47 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (31 degrees) and Tourism & Travel Services Management (12 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (47 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

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-Fajardo are Physicians (380,282 people), Social workers, all other (172,784 people), Other managers (154,193 people), Police officers (134,973 people), and Postsecondary teachers (115,862 people).

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2021 are Biology (47 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

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-Fajardo are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Biology (47 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

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-Fajardo are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (498,738 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (347,129 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (291,727 people), Elementary & secondary schools (260,508 people), and Offices of physicians (187,045 people).

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Biology (47 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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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-Fajardo.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 47 degree-majors awarded
  2. 31 degree-majors awarded
  3. 12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was General Biological Sciences with 47 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

103
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
172
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, which is 0.599 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (172).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in General Biological Sciences, which is 0.424 times less than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.36 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

9%
100% Completion Time
33%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Hispanic or Latino Female
Highest Graduation Rate (41.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is Female and Hispanic or Latino (41.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    273 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    1 degrees awarded
  3. White
    1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is hispanic or latino (273 degrees awarded). There were 273 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    171 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    102 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is hispanic or latino female (171 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (102 degrees).

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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo employs 19 Assistant professors, 9 Associate professors and 3 Professors. Most academics at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Assistant professor (6), and Female Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are: Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.11M
2021 Salaries
6.61%
decline from 2020

In 2021, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo paid a median of $5.11M in salaries, a 6.61% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.74M
Instructional Salaries
33
Number of Employees

In 2021, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo paid a total of $1.74M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
19 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Associate professor with 9 employees, and Professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo were Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Male Assistant professor
  3. Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Male Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Female Associate professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo.

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