University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus Ranking & Overview 2024

Name (English)
Name	University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus
Colours	Green and white
Mascot	Tarzán and Jane the Bulldogs
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus general video presentation.

Address	259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez Mayagüez 00681 Puerto Rico
	+1 (787) 832 4040
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus'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 University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus's academic range and degree level offering.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus'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 University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus.

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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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

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).

Admission Selection

Has University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.

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

International Students Admission

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

Admission Office

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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

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Student Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

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

Control Type

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

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

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

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

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).

Disabled Students %

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

Religious Affiliation

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus 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... learn more

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

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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

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical 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.

University Housing

Not reported

Sport Facilities/Activities

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

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

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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.

Study Abroad

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

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.

Academic Counseling

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

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.

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1946

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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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 University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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 Divisions

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 Divisions

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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