Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,968
    2.48% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $10,457
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    69.7%
    1,922 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,101
    73.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    35.6%
    209 Graduates

    About

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is a higher education institution located in San Juan Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro were Clinical Social Work (101 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (22 degrees), and Speech-Language Pathology (21 degrees).

    In 2024, 788 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro. 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 (771 degrees), 110 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro 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-Metro 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 $10,457.

    In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% 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-Metro was $4,968. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro 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

    $10,457
    2024 Value
    7.48%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,457. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro grew by 7.48%.

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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

    $10,519
    Room and Board
    $2,460
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was of $10,519 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.15% 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

    74%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    17%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    74% of undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.63% with respect to 2023, when 76% 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-Metro received 1,922 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 61.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,922 applicants, 1,340 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 4,101 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in 2024.

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro has an overall enrollment yield of 27.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    69.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,340
    Accepted Out of 1,922

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was 69.7% (1,340 admissions from 1,922 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 66.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 61.2%, while admissions grew by 69.2%.

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    Enrollment

    Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro had a total enrollment of 4,101 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is 3,031 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,070. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, both undergraduate and graduate, is 98.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.561% Black or African American, 0.439% White, 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.195% Asian, and 0.0732% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (40.4%) and Black or African American Female (0.636%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (69.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.3%) and Black or African American Female (0.247%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    73.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,101 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is 3,031 and the part-time enrollment is 1,070. This means that 73.9% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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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-Metro was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro 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
      4,041 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      23 enrolled students
    3. White
      18 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is 98.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.561% Black or African American, 0.439% White, 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.195% Asian, and 0.0732% 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 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, 286 more women than men received degrees from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is hispanic or latino (771 degrees awarded). There were 110 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is Clinical Social Work (101 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (22 degrees) and Speech-Language Pathology (21 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (82 degrees awarded), Protective Services (46 degrees), and Psychology (67 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-Metro are Physicians (446,933 people), Other managers (285,788 people), Social workers, all other (267,251 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (214,503 people), and Postsecondary teachers (180,033 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in 2024 are Biology (82 degrees awarded), Protective Services (46 degrees), Psychology (67 degrees), Theology (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (23 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-Metro are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Gaming services workers

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are Biology (82 degrees awarded), Protective Services (46 degrees), Psychology (67 degrees), Theology (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (23 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-Metro are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (741,308 people), Elementary & secondary schools (669,299 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (497,895 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (429,627 people), and Outpatient care centers (332,740 people).

    The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are Biology (82 degrees awarded), Protective Services (46 degrees), Psychology (67 degrees), Theology (8 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (23 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-Metro.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Baking & Pastry Arts
      10 degrees awarded
    2. Massage Therapy
      4 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was Baking & Pastry Arts with 10 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    251
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    537
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, which is 0.467 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (537).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in Accounting, which is 1.06 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in Clinical Social Work, which is 6.07 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    18%
    100% Completion Time
    30%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 18% of students graduating from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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
      771 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      5 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is hispanic or latino (771 degrees awarded). There were 110 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      1,149 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      1,135 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      1,124 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is hispanic or latino female (1,149 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,135 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 96 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 60 employees, and Management with 42 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $6.82M
    Instructional Salaries
    115
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro paid a total of $6.82M to 115 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% 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-Metro were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 96 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 60 employees, and Management with 42 employees.

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