Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo

www.fajardo.inter.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,968
    2.48% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $9,381
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    26.5%
    761 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,197
    79.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    32%
    82 Graduates

    About

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is a higher education institution located in Fajardo Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo were General Biological Sciences (43 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (21 degrees), and General Psychology (13 degrees).

    In 2024, 254 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (253 degrees), 253 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 $4,968, which is $−23,210 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is $4,968, which is $23,210 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,381.

    In 2024, 85% 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

    $4,968
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was $4,968. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is $−23,210 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $9,381
    2024 Value
    5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,381. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo grew by 5%.

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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-Fajardo 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

    85%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    12%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    85% of undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.3% with respect to 2023, when 87% 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-Fajardo received 761 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.04% annual growth. Out of those 761 applicants, 202 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 26.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,197 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2024.

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo has an overall enrollment yield of 98.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    26.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    202
    Accepted Out of 761

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was 26.5% (202 admissions from 761 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 35.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.04%, while admissions declined by 28.4%.

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    Enrollment

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo had a total enrollment of 1,197 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 947 students and the part-time enrollment is 250. This means that 79.1% 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 99.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.334% White, 0.167% Black or African American, 0.0835% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0835% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (59.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (39.9%) and White Female (0.278%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (53.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (46.1%) and White Male (0.649%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    79.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,197 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 947 and the part-time enrollment is 250. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    76%
    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-Fajardo was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo 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
      1,189 enrolled students
    2. White
      4 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      2 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is 99.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.334% White, 0.167% Black or African American, 0.0835% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0835% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 92 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 (253 degrees awarded). There were 253 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 (43 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (21 degrees) and General Psychology (13 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (53 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (31 degrees), and Protective Services (24 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-Fajardo are Physicians (406,874 people), Other managers (209,942 people), Social workers, all other (177,376 people), Police officers (146,031 people), and Postsecondary teachers (129,391 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in 2024 are Biology (53 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (31 degrees), Protective Services (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), and Agriculture (4 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-Fajardo are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Biology (53 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (31 degrees), Protective Services (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), and Agriculture (4 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-Fajardo are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (570,461 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,383 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (349,298 people), Elementary & secondary schools (325,460 people), and Offices of physicians (199,527 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are Biology (53 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (31 degrees), Protective Services (24 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (9 degrees), and Agriculture (4 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-Fajardo.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Massage Therapy
      20 degrees awarded
    2. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
      11 degrees awarded
    3. Barbering
      9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo was Massage Therapy with 20 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    81
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    173
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, which is 0.468 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (173).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in Massage Therapy, which is 1.22 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    6%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 6% 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, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    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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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      253 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is hispanic or latino (253 degrees awarded). There were 253 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      215 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      209 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      208 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is hispanic or latino female (215 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (209 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo are: Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.28M
    Instructional Salaries
    25
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo paid a total of $1.28M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo were Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

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