Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,870

3.62% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,165

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

134

32.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

20%

1 Graduates

About

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is a higher education institution located in Orange County, FL. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando were Mechanical Engineering (8 degrees awarded), General Civil Engineering (4 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (4 degrees).

In 2022, 25 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando. 32% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is $12,870, which is $−2,071 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1006 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is $12,870, which is $2,072 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,165.

In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,870

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was $12,870. The cost of tuition at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is $−2,072 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,165

2022 Value

3.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,165. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando grew by 3.87%.

This chart compares the average net price of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,302

Room and Board

$2,453

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was of $11,302 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.73% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,453. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.76% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 67.8% with respect to 2021, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1006 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.

Enrollment

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando had a total enrollment of 134 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is 44 students and the part-time enrollment is 90. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94% Hispanic or Latino and 2.24% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (58.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (30.6%) and Black or African American Male (2.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (50%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 134 students. The full-time enrollment at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is 44 and the part-time enrollment is 90. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2022 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
126 enrolled students
Black or African American
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is 94% Hispanic or Latino and 2.24% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (1.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 9 fewer women than men received degrees from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is hispanic or latino (25 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is Mechanical Engineering (8 degrees awarded), followed by General Civil Engineering (4 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (4 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (15 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (1 degrees), and Business (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Software developers (1,098,906 people), Accountants & auditors (1,060,538 people), Other managers (1,053,688 people), Financial managers (524,626 people), and Chief executives & legislators (506,478 people).

The most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in 2022 are Engineering (15 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (1 degrees), Business (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Engineering (15 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (1 degrees), Business (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Computer Systems Design (1,471,302 people), Construction (687,982 people), Banking & related activities (584,600 people), Elementary & secondary schools (580,504 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (572,813 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando.

Most Common (2022)

Mechanical Engineering
8 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
4 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was Mechanical Engineering with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, which is 2.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (8).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in Mechanical Engineering, which is 1.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 100% of students graduating from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is Male and Hispanic or Latino (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is hispanic or latino (25 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Male
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is hispanic or latino male (17 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (8 degrees).

Operations

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando employs 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Male Associate professor (4), and Female Associate professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.61M

2022 Salaries

6.54%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando paid a median of $1.61M in salaries, a 6.54% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.66% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.72% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$232k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando paid a total of $232k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was Male Associate professor with 4 employees, and Female Associate professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando.

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