Dewey University-Hato Rey
Hato Rey, PR 00910
About Dewey University-Hato Rey
Dewey University-Hato Rey is a private research university in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 244 students. Dewey University-Hato Rey awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,180 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $19,761 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Dewey University-Hato Rey charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($8,180).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is 4% below.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 53.70%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $19,761.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Dewey University-Hato Rey is about 56% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $8,180; average net price is $3,577 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Dewey University-Hato Rey is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1281% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey University-Hato Rey | $8,180 | $3,577 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Puerto Rico (state median) | $8,562 | $8,830 | 104 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| 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 56% below published tuition at Dewey University-Hato Rey
Key findings
- Dewey University-Hato Rey's average net price ($3,577) is 56% below published tuition ($8,180).
- Dewey University-Hato Rey charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($8,180).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is 4% below.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
Dewey University-Hato Rey tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $8,180
Finding Dewey University-Hato Rey charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $8,180. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Puerto Rico median ($8,562), sticker tuition is 4% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 31% 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 non-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 Dewey University-Hato Rey versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Dewey University-Hato Rey versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Dewey University-Hato Rey is $3,577.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $3,577 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,252 below the Puerto Rico median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $16,476 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 Dewey University-Hato Rey’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 56% lower after grants and scholarships.
Dewey University-Hato Rey: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Dewey University-Hato Rey—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$8,180
Avg. net price
$3,577
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $3,192 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,600 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,035 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $32,720. 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 Dewey University-Hato Rey is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse24
- Nurse Anesthetist23
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching15
- 05.138110
- Physical Therapy Assistant9
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Dewey University-Hato Rey a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Dewey University-Hato Rey is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 56% lower in this extract).
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 Dewey University-Hato Rey.
Campus
Location
Hato Rey, PR
City / state
- ZIP
- 00910
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.2× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Outlying Areas
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Size
Enrollment
244
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 347
- Graduate
- 142
- Full-time share
- 59%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$5,185
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 93.70%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Dewey University-Hato Rey.
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 Dewey University-Hato Rey was 0.00%.
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 Dewey University-Hato Rey 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 | $5,475 | $5,475 | $4,382 |
| 2014 | $5,475 | $5,475 | $4,205 |
| 2015 | $5,475 | $5,475 | $4,940 |
| 2016 | $5,475 | $5,475 | $5,037 |
| 2017 | $5,475 | $5,475 | $5,085 |
| 2018 | $5,925 | $5,925 | $4,001 |
| 2019 | $6,330 | $6,330 | $4,797 |
| 2020 | $6,330 | $6,330 | $5,015 |
| 2021 | $6,952 | $6,952 | $4,768 |
| 2022 | $6,970 | $6,970 | $4,316 |
| 2023 | $6,970 | $6,970 | $4,704 |
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
Dewey University-Hato Rey reported total enrollment of about 244 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 93.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dewey University-Hato Rey in 2024 is 244 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 347 students. Graduate enrollment is about 142 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.7%
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
5.56% 100% Completion Time
53.70% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.56% of students graduating from Dewey University-Hato Rey completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Nurse Anesthetist: 30% male / 70% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% 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.
Dewey University-Hato Rey graduates earn a median of $19,761 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Dewey University-Hato Rey.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $19,761. Median federal loan debt: $5,185. Average net price used in cost models: $3,577.
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 Dewey University-Hato Rey graduates report median earnings of $19,761 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 Dewey University-Hato Rey.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Dewey University-Hato Rey.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Dewey University-Hato Rey graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Dewey University-Hato Rey—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Puerto Rico median 13.0 pp above median (87.0%)
- Outlying Areas median 13.0 pp above median (87.0%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $2,040
- Puerto Rico median 0.50× the median ($4,084)
- Outlying Areas median 0.50× the median ($4,084)
- U.S. median 0.27× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,520
- Puerto Rico median 1.3× the median ($3,469)
- Outlying Areas median 1.3× the median ($3,501)
- U.S. median 0.62× 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.
Dewey University-Hato Rey at a glance
Dewey University-Hato Rey
Dewey University-Hato Rey is a private non-profit institution in Hato Rey, PR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNurse AnesthetistEarly Childhood Education & Teaching
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino100.0%White or Caucasian0.0%Black or African American0.0%
- Opportunity College (2025)
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Schools near Dewey University-Hato Rey
Other campuses in Hato Rey, 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 Dewey University-Hato Rey located?
Dewey University-Hato Rey is located in Hato Rey, PR.
What is Dewey University-Hato Rey's tuition?
Dewey University-Hato Rey tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $8,180 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $3,577 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Dewey University-Hato Rey cost?
Reported tuition is $8,180 and average net price is $3,577 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,000 annually.
Why is Dewey University-Hato Rey's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Dewey University-Hato Rey, published tuition is $8,180 while average net price is $3,577—about 56% 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 Dewey University-Hato Rey's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($3,577), completion (53.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($19,761). 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 Dewey University-Hato Rey?
Dewey University-Hato Rey reports undergraduate enrollment of about 347 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dewey University-Hato Rey?
About 48.0% of students at Dewey University-Hato Rey are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dewey University-Hato Rey earn?
Median earnings are $17,132 six years after entry and $19,761 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dewey University-Hato Rey?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dewey University-Hato Rey students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,185.
Is Dewey University-Hato Rey public or private?
Dewey University-Hato Rey is a private nonprofit institution located in Hato Rey, PR.
Is Dewey University-Hato Rey an HBCU?
No. Dewey University-Hato Rey is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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
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.