Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR 00902-1112
About Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is a public four-year university in San Juan, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 466 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,790 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 44.78%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $21,790.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 861% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico | $4,902 | $5,669 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| 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.
How expensive is Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico really?
Key findings
- Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico charges 11% below the national public median tuition ($4,902).
- Versus the Puerto Rico median, sticker tuition is about 0.6×.
- Average net price runs below the Puerto Rico median net price.
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $4,902
Finding Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico charges 11% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $4,902. That is 11% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Puerto Rico median ($8,562), sticker tuition is about 0.6×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.4×.
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 public 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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is $5,669.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $5,669 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,160 below the Puerto Rico median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $14,384 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 At Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico—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
In-state tuition
$4,902
Out-of-state tuition
$8,502
Avg. net price
$5,669
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,208 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,026 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,821 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,684 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,608. 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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is known for
Top program completions
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other11
- Fashion/Apparel Design8
- Graphic Design7
- Art Teacher Education6
- Painting4
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 985
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico 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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico.
Campus
Location
San Juan, PR
City / state
- ZIP
- 00902-1112
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Outlying Areas
- Carnegie
- Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Size
Enrollment
466
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 484
- Full-time share
- 76%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 78.07%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico.
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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico 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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico 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 | $3,248 | $5,408 | $2,428 |
| 2014 | $3,248 | $5,408 | $1,869 |
| 2015 | $3,248 | $5,408 | $1,757 |
| 2016 | $3,462 | $5,622 | $1,859 |
| 2017 | $3,462 | $5,622 | $2,347 |
| 2018 | $3,462 | $5,622 | $1,835 |
| 2019 | $3,462 | $5,622 | $5,476 |
| 2020 | $3,942 | $6,582 | $2,482 |
| 2021 | $4,182 | $7,062 | $6,438 |
| 2022 | $4,304 | $7,304 | $5,241 |
| 2023 | $4,902 | $8,502 | $5,231 |
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
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 985 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico reported total enrollment of about 466 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 22% male and 78% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (98.7%), White (0.6%), and Black or African American (0.4%). About 78.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 17.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico in 2024 is 466 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 484 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.3%
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
2.99% 100% Completion Time
44.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.99% of students graduating from Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other: 45% male / 55% female
- Fashion/Apparel Design: 38% male / 62% female
- Graphic Design: 43% male / 57% 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.
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico graduates earn a median of $21,790 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $21,790. Average net price used in cost models: $5,669.
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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico graduates report median earnings of $21,790 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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 8 programs by IPEDS completions (9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$2.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Puerto Rico median 1.7× the median ($1.6M)
- Outlying Areas median 1.1× the median ($2.6M)
- U.S. median 0.11× the median ($26.4M)
- Puerto Rico median 3.3× the median ($2,336)
- Outlying Areas median 2.1× the median ($3,664)
- U.S. median 0.64× the median ($12,100)
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): $3,063
- Puerto Rico median 0.75× the median ($4,084)
- Outlying Areas median 0.75× the median ($4,084)
- U.S. median 0.40× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,754
- Puerto Rico median 1.1× the median ($3,469)
- Outlying Areas median 1.1× the median ($3,501)
- U.S. median 0.52× 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.
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico at a glance
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is a public institution in San Juan, PR, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting).
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, OtherFashion/Apparel DesignGraphic Design
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino98.7%White or Caucasian0.6%Black or African American0.4%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico
Other campuses in San Juan, 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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico located?
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is located in San Juan, PR.
What is Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 85 applicants and 85 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico's tuition?
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $4,902 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $5,669 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico cost?
Reported tuition is $4,902 and average net price is $5,669 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,300 annually.
What explains Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($5,669), completion (44.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($21,790). 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 Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico?
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico reports undergraduate enrollment of about 484 students, Hispanic or Latino (98.7%), White (0.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico?
About 17.3% of students at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico reports midpoint SAT about 985.
What do graduates of Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico earn?
Median earnings are $12,949 six years after entry and $21,790 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico public or private?
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico is a public institution located in San Juan, PR.
Is Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico an HBCU?
No. Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico 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.