Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama

www.guayama.inter.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,968
    2.48% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $9,435
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    36.3%
    735 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,487
    74.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    41.5%
    66 Graduates

    About

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is a higher education institution located in Guayama Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (205 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (16 degrees), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (6 degrees).

    In 2024, 450 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama. 72.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (447 degrees), 224 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama 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-Guayama 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 $9,435.

    In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% 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-Guayama was $4,968. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama 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

    $9,435
    2024 Value
    1.23%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,435. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama grew by 1.23%.

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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-Guayama 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

    69%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    25%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    69% of undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.5% with respect to 2023, when 78% 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-Guayama received 735 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 46.7% annual growth. Out of those 735 applicants, 267 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 36.3% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,487 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama in 2024.

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama has an overall enrollment yield of 98.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    36.3%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    267
    Accepted Out of 735

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama was 36.3% (267 admissions from 735 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 48.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 46.7%, while admissions grew by 9.88%.

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    Enrollment

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama had a total enrollment of 2,487 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is 1,848 students and the part-time enrollment is 639. This means that 74.3% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, both undergraduate and graduate, is 98.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.764% White, 0.281% Black or African American, and 0.0402% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (68.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.8%) and White Female (0.474%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (54.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (45.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    74.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,487 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is 1,848 and the part-time enrollment is 639. This means that 74.3% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    83%
    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-Guayama was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama 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
      2,460 enrolled students
    2. White
      19 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      7 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is 98.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.764% White, 0.281% Black or African American, and 0.0402% Asian. 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, 206 more women than men received degrees from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is hispanic or latino (447 degrees awarded). There were 224 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (205 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (16 degrees) and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (6 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (19 degrees awarded), Health (308 degrees), and Physical Sciences (9 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    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-Guayama are Registered nurses (1,515,406 people), Other managers (211,853 people), Medical & health services managers (178,114 people), Physicians (174,079 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (169,073 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama in 2024 are Agriculture (19 degrees awarded), Health (308 degrees), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), and Protective Services (12 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-Guayama 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-Guayama are Agriculture (19 degrees awarded), Health (308 degrees), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), and Protective Services (12 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-Guayama are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,705,784 people), Elementary & secondary schools (392,017 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (350,267 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (331,589 people), and Outpatient care centers (305,937 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama are Agriculture (19 degrees awarded), Health (308 degrees), Physical Sciences (9 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), and Protective Services (12 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-Guayama.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
      11 degrees awarded
    2. Barbering
      8 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Insurance Specialist
      1 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama was Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor with 11 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    122
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    328
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama, which is 0.372 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (328).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.273 times less than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 3.66 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    10%
    100% Completion Time
    35%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 10% of students graduating from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

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

    The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is hispanic or latino (447 degrees awarded). There were 224 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      326 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      296 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      259 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama is hispanic or latino female (326 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (296 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama are: Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $1.8M
    Instructional Salaries
    38
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama paid a total of $1.8M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% 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-Guayama were Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

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