University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,640

16.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,091

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.34%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

49.4%

4,755 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

12,126

89.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47%

1,114 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a higher education institution located in Mayagüez Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Mechanical Engineering (185 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (158 degrees), and General Animal Sciences (117 degrees).

In 2021, 2,023 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. 51.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,897 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $4,640, which is $−18,544 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $4,640, which is $−18,544 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,091.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was $4,640. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $−18,544 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$12,091

2021 Value

9.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,091. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez grew by 9.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (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-Mayaguez was of $11,161 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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-Mayaguez (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.11% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

1.34%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 1.34%, which represents 12 out of the 898 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-Mayaguez received 4,755 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.19% annual growth. Out of those 4,755 applicants, 2,348 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.4% acceptance rate.

There were 12,126 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2021.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an overall enrollment yield of 77%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,348

Accepted Out of 4,755

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 49.4% (2,348 admissions from 4,755 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 67.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.19%, while admissions declined by −21.5%..

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

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had a total enrollment of 12,126 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 10,896 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,230. This means that 89.9% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.2% Hispanic or Latino and 0.445% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (50.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (42.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (35.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (32.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,126 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 10,896 and the part-time enrollment is 1,230. This means that 89.9% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2021 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-Mayaguez was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
11,056 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 91.2% Hispanic or Latino and 0.445% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 795 students (6.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 61 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino (1,897 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is Mechanical Engineering (185 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (158 degrees) and General Animal Sciences (117 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (240 degrees awarded), Engineering (699 degrees), and Physical Sciences (87 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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Physicians (480,044 people), Other managers (465,995 people), Software developers (451,726 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (359,885 people), and Postsecondary teachers (292,661 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2021 are Agriculture (240 degrees awarded), Engineering (699 degrees), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), Biology (301 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Sales engineers

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Agriculture (240 degrees awarded), Engineering (699 degrees), Physical Sciences (87 degrees), Biology (301 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

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-Mayaguez are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (591,818 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (585,710 people), Computer Systems Design (522,019 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (470,614 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (356,447 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-Mayaguez.

Most Common (2021)

Mechanical Engineering
185 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
158 degree-majors awarded
General Animal Sciences
117 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was Mechanical Engineering with 185 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

981

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,042

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 981 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, which is 0.941 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,042).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 164 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in Mechanical Engineering, which is 4.56 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.67 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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 (57.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is Female and Hispanic or Latino (57.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

1,897 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino (1,897 degrees awarded).

4.35% of degree recipients (88 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
976 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
921 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino female (976 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (921 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an endowment valued at nearly $15.8k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 170k (1.07k%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had a total salary expenditure of 285M. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez employs 297 Professors, 73 Associate professors and 63 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Male Professor (201), Female Professor (96), and Male Associate professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are: Office and Administrative Support, with 440 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 252 employees, and Service with 201 employees.

Endowment

$15.8k

2021 Endowment

0.49%

growth from 2020

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an endowment valued at about $15.8k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez grew 0.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$105M

2021 Salaries

2.79%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez paid a median of $105M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($285M) and a 2.79% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$36.1M

Instructional Salaries

466

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez paid a total of $36.1M to 466 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

297 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

440 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Professor with 297 employees, Associate professor with 73 employees, and Assistant professor with 63 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Office and Administrative Support with 440 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 252 employees, and Service with 201 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was Male Professor with 201 employees, Female Professor with 96 employees, and Male Associate professor with 43 employees.

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