University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,954

2023 Average Net Price

$7,827

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.5%

941 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,967

86.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.6%

244 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon were Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (62 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (54 degrees), and Accounting (33 degrees).

In 2023, 348 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (348 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $5,954, which is $−23,326 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 171 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $5,954, which is $23,326 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,827.

In 2023, 78% 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

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was $5,954. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $−23,326 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$7,827

2023 Value

3.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,827. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grew by 3.83%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,161

Room and Board

$2,168

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was of $11,161 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,168. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4% with respect to 2022, when 75% 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.

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.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 171 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.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon received 941 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.18% annual growth. Out of those 941 applicants, 870 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,967 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2023.

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon has an overall enrollment yield of 89.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

870

Accepted Out of 941

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was 92.5% (870 admissions from 941 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 93.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.18%, while admissions grew by 0.346%.

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.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had a total enrollment of 2,967 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is 2,573 students and the part-time enrollment is 394. This means that 86.7% 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 Female (50.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (49.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,967 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is 2,573 and the part-time enrollment is 394. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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%

2023 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 (74%), 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 (2023)

2,967 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 40 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 (348 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (62 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (54 degrees) and Accounting (33 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (116 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), and Education (61 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 (1,658,642 people), Accountants & auditors (1,062,471 people), Other managers (976,570 people), Software developers (792,616 people), and Secondary school teachers (594,439 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2023 are Biology (116 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Education (61 degrees), Business (123 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Tool & die makers, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Biology (116 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (26 degrees), Education (61 degrees), Business (123 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,252,453 people), uninformed (2,043,982 people), Computer Systems Design (1,216,371 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (897,526 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (849,037 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 (2023)

Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
62 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
54 degrees awarded
Accounting
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences with 62 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

154

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

194

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 154 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, which is 0.794 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (194).

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 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences, which is 0.722 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.86 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 6% 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, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (31.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is Female and Hispanic or Latino (31.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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 (2023)

348 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is hispanic or latino (348 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
194 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is hispanic or latino female (194 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (154 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon employs 58 Professors, 39 Assistant professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Male Professor (32), Female Professor (26), and Female Assistant professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are: Office and Administrative Support, with 79 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$18.7M

2023 Salaries

4.38%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon paid a median of $18.7M in salaries, a 4.38% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.49% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$9.67M

Instructional Salaries

142

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon paid a total of $9.67M to 142 employees working as instructors, which represents 51.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon were Professor with 58 employees, Assistant professor with 39 employees, and Associate professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon were Office and Administrative Support with 79 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was Male Professor with 32 employees, Female Professor with 26 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 26 employees.

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

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