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Overview

Founded in 1911, the 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 (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (UPRM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (UPRM) offers courses and programs 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 112-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 range is 40-49% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPRM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

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

University Profile

Name
Name (English) University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus
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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Campus Location

Address 259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez
Mayagüez
00681
Puerto Rico
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez Phone Number +1 (787) 832 4040
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus: 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Minority Serving Minority Serving

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


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

Has Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez a selective admission policy? Yes, 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 range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


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 Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


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






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez.

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

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


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.


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.


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

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


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

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


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.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

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


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.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: STEM-dominant

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's main facilities:


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

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


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

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's main services:


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

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

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

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

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

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is legally recognized and/or 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/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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