University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,954

2024 Average Net Price

$6,819

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

35.3%

2,587 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,851

88.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

27.3%

249 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon were Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (52 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (47 degrees), and Accounting (41 degrees).

In 2024, 340 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (340 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $5,954, which is $−22,224 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $5,954, which is $22,224 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,819.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,954

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was $5,954. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $−22,224 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$6,819

2024 Value

12.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,819. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grew by 12.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 11.5% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (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.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon received 2,587 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 175% annual growth. Out of those 2,587 applicants, 914 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 35.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,851 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2024.

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon has an overall enrollment yield of 77.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

35.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

914

Accepted Out of 2,587

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was 35.3% (914 admissions from 2,587 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 175%, while admissions grew by 5.06%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had a total enrollment of 2,851 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is 2,520 students and the part-time enrollment is 331. This means that 88.4% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (50.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (49.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,851 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is 2,520 and the part-time enrollment is 331. This means that 88.4% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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 University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

2,851 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is 100% Hispanic or Latino. 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.

Graduates

In 2024, 38 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is hispanic or latino (340 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (52 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (47 degrees) and Accounting (41 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (99 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), and Education (59 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,673,240 people), Accountants & auditors (1,064,954 people), Other managers (1,008,010 people), Software developers (849,975 people), and Secondary school teachers (587,100 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2024 are Biology (99 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), Education (59 degrees), Business (123 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Biology (99 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), Education (59 degrees), Business (123 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (25 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Elementary & secondary schools (3,273,475 people), Computer Systems Design (1,281,719 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (948,373 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (867,535 people), and Banking & related activities (549,470 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Instrumentation Technology
4 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
2 degrees awarded
Civil Engineering Technology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was Instrumentation Technology with 4 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

151

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

189

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 151 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, which is 0.799 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (189).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in Accounting, which is 1.56 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 41 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences, which is 3.73 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 8% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

340 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is hispanic or latino (340 degrees awarded).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
323 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
304 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
300 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is hispanic or latino female (323 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (304 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had a total salary expenditure of 30.2M. University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon employs 54 Professors, 49 Assistant professors and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Female Assistant professor (29), Male Professor (28), and Female Professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are: Office and Administrative Support, with 85 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19M

2024 Salaries

1.64%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon paid a median of $19M in salaries, which represents 62.9% of their overall expenditure ($30.2M) and a 1.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.38% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.49% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.86M

Instructional Salaries

140

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon paid a total of $9.86M to 140 employees working as instructors, which represents 51.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon were Office and Administrative Support with 85 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

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