ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR 00681-1108
About ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is a private for-profit trade school in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 373 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,435 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $8,664. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $18,694 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez charges about 0.5× the national private for-profit median tuition ($8,664).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is 1% above.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 66.67%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $18,694.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 529% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez | $8,664 | $7,435 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Puerto Rico (state median) | $8,562 | $8,830 | 104 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 14% below published tuition at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
Key findings
- ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez's average net price ($7,435) is 14% below published tuition ($8,664).
- ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez charges about 0.5× the national private for-profit median tuition ($8,664).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is 1% above.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $8,664
Finding ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez charges about 0.5× the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $8,664. That is about 0.5× the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Puerto Rico median ($8,562), sticker tuition is 1% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 27% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is $7,435.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $7,435 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,394 below the Puerto Rico median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $7,536 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 14% lower after grants and scholarships.
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$8,664
Avg. net price
$7,435
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,841 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,115 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,323 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,722 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,656. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is known for
Top program completions
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef40
- Culinary Arts & Related Services28
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design20
- Nursing Science13
- Child Care and Support Services Management12
See earnings & programs for more.
Is ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez.
Campus
Location
Mayaguez, PR
City / state
- ZIP
- 00681-1108
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.5× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Outlying Areas
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
373
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 560
- Full-time share
- 86%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 95.57%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,504 | $6,504 | $6,282 |
| 2014 | $6,634 | $6,634 | $5,858 |
| 2015 | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,404 |
| 2016 | $6,540 | $6,540 | $6,971 |
| 2017 | $7,010 | $7,010 | $6,248 |
| 2018 | $7,010 | $7,010 | $6,880 |
| 2019 | $7,010 | $7,010 | $6,099 |
| 2020 | $7,010 | $7,010 | $6,991 |
| 2021 | $7,160 | $7,160 | $6,780 |
| 2022 | $7,560 | $7,560 | $6,317 |
| 2023 | $8,060 | $8,060 | $5,426 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez reported total enrollment of about 373 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 24% male and 76% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 95.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez in 2024 is 373 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 560 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
46.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
66.67% 100% Completion Time
66.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.67% of students graduating from ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 22% male / 78% female
- Culinary Arts & Related Services: 50% male / 50% female
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez graduates earn a median of $18,694 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $18,694. Average net price used in cost models: $7,435.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez graduates report median earnings of $18,694 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 74.1%
- Puerto Rico median 12.9 pp below median (87.0%)
- Outlying Areas median 12.9 pp below median (87.0%)
- U.S. median 16.1 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $2,071
- Puerto Rico median 0.51× the median ($4,084)
- Outlying Areas median 0.51× the median ($4,084)
- U.S. median 0.27× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,690
- Puerto Rico median 0.78× the median ($3,469)
- Outlying Areas median 0.77× the median ($3,501)
- U.S. median 0.37× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez at a glance
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is a private for-profit institution in Mayaguez, PR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefCulinary Arts & Related ServicesWeb Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino100.0%White or Caucasian0.0%Black or African American0.0%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
Other campuses in Mayaguez, PR when available, plus nearby institutions in Puerto Rico.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Puerto Rico, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez located?
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is located in Mayaguez, PR.
What is ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez's tuition?
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $8,664 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $7,435 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez cost?
Reported tuition is $8,664 and average net price is $7,435 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,250 annually.
Why is ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez's net price so much lower than tuition?
At ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez, published tuition is $8,664 while average net price is $7,435—about 14% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($7,435), completion (66.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($18,694). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez?
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez reports undergraduate enrollment of about 560 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez?
About 57.3% of students at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez earn?
Median earnings are $15,478 six years after entry and $18,694 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez public or private?
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is a private for-profit institution located in Mayaguez, PR.
Is ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez an HBCU?
No. ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez a tribal college?
No. ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Puerto Rico college profile
- Puerto Rico college costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Puerto Rico trade schools profile
- Mayaguez, Puerto Rico city profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- Town college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Puerto Rico
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.