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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez

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Overview

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Established in 1911, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (UPRM) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. UPRM provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 115-year-old Puerto Rican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 40-49%. This places it among an averagely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UPRM also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UPRM
Founded 1911
Motto ¡Antes, Ahora y Siempre...Colegio!
Before, Now and Forever, Colegio!
Colours Green and white
Mascot Tarzán and Jane the Bulldogs

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Location

Address 259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez
Mayagüez
00681
Puerto Rico
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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Phone Number (787) 832 4040
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University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1946


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico (CEPR)
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez.



Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Admission Info


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Size and Profile


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Facilities


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Library
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 283,341 physical volumes, 70,174 physical media, 73,571 digital/electronic mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 38 full-time employees, including 13 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Services


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Puerto Rico
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez public or private?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez profit or non-profit?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez in terms of enrollment?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez in terms of academic staff?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez a coeducational institution?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez use?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez UPRM?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez UPRM located?

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is located in Mayagüez, , Puerto Rico. Address: 259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez UPRM accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1946).

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez have a university library?

Yes University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 283,341 physical volumes, 70,174 physical media, 73,571 digital/electronic mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 38 full-time employees, including 13 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez offer career services?

Yes

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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