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University of Puerto Rico at Utuado

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Overview

Universidad de Puerto Rico en Utuado (University of Puerto Rico at Utuado) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Utuado, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1979, Universidad de Puerto Rico en Utuado (UPRU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. UPRU offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 47-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 60-69%. This places it among a moderately selective. UPRU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name (English) University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UPRU
Founded 1979
Motto
Colours Forest green and brown
Mascot El Guaraguao the Red-tailed Hawk

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Location

Address Carretera 10 Km. 52.2
Utuado
00641
Puerto Rico
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University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Phone Number (787) 894 2828
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University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1986


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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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 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado 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

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Puerto Rico at Utuado 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 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad de Puerto Rico en Utuado: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
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A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Puerto Rico at Utuado 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 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado.



University of Puerto Rico at Utuado: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) Not reported

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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 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Puerto Rico at Utuado website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Admission Info


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or 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


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Size and Profile


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Control Type Control Type

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado 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.


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado 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.


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Facilities


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Library
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 31,503 physical volumes, 1,120 physical media, 1 digital/electronic media and 108 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Services


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado Affiliations and Memberships

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  • University of Puerto Rico


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Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Puerto Rico at Utuado public or private?

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Puerto Rico at Utuado profit or non-profit?

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado 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 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado in terms of enrollment?

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Puerto Rico at Utuado in terms of academic staff?

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is University of Puerto Rico at Utuado a coeducational institution?

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado use?

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado 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 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado admit international students?

Not reported.

What is University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately 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 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado UPRU?

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 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado UPRU located?

University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is located in Utuado, , Puerto Rico. Address: Carretera 10 Km. 52.2.

Is University of Puerto Rico at Utuado UPRU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1986).

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado have a university library?

Yes University of Puerto Rico-Utuado's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 31,503 physical volumes, 1,120 physical media, 1 digital/electronic media and 108 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado offer distance learning?

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

Does University of Puerto Rico at Utuado have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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