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University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Science & Tech Programs

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a public institution located in San Juan, PR. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Rankings

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#2 of 25	Region — Outlying Areas
Overall Quality	#3 of 61	State — Puerto Rico
Overall Quality	#2356 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?

Get in touch with University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	39 Avenida Ponce de Leon, San Juan, PR 00931-0000
Phone:	7877640000
Website:	www.uprrp.edu/
Admissions:	www.uprrp.edu/admisiones/
Financial Aid:	asistenciaeconomica.uprrp.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?

You can apply to University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras online at: https://admisiones.upr.edu/

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

These are the things University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras has an acceptance rate of 55%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 71% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,841	1,021	56%
Women	2,849	1,556	55%

Can I Afford University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?

The average net price after aid at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is $6,507. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,024
In-State Fees	$300
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,024
Out-of-State Fees	$300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,324
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$5,324

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 20% of students at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras receive some form of financial aid (1,814 students).

About 77% of students at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,628 per student.

66% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,123.

Student Loan Debt

5% of University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,631 per year.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,904 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,748 undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	271
Hispanic	8,170
White	69
American Indian/Alaska Native	61

Geographic Diversity

Of the 8,748 undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, approximately 0.0% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Graduate Student Diversity

2,620 of University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	162
Hispanic	1,519
White	191
American Indian/Alaska Native	20

Online Learning at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,026 undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras took at least one online class — of those, 29 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 367 students took at least one online class and 148 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

These science & tech programs are offered at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Environmental Design	43	—	—	43
Architecture	—	28	—	28
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	—	23	—	23

Academic Programs at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.