Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is a public community college in Guayama, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 216 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,450 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,608. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (100.0%) and White (0.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,608
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,450 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.99% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 216 84.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.59%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 48.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 234
- Applicants (IPEDS): 170
- Room & Board: $3,678 annual estimate
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama: what the data shows
Common questions about Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is located in Guayama, PR (ZIP 00784-0000).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama public or private?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is a Public institution.
How much does Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama cost?
Published tuition: $3,608.
Average net price after aid: $4,450.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,310 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,450 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,189 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,915 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,432.
How hard is it to get into Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama?
Admission rate: 78.99%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama?
Total enrollment: 216 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 234 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama?
150%-time completion rate: 50.59%.
First-year retention: 77.9%.
What do graduates of Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama earn?
Median earnings: $22,824 six years after entry; $26,293 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
97.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (20 completions)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (17 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (11 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (10 completions)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (8 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (4 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.99%; completion rate 50.59%; median earnings $26,293 at 10 years; net price $4,450. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,608
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama was $3,608.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,450
2024 Value
In 2024 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,450.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,800 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,450 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,432 4-Year Tuition
$3,678 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,905 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,191 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$40,764 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama.
Financial Aid by Income Level
97.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama 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 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama 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 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $1,825 |
| 2014 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $1,162 |
| 2015 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $2,028 |
| 2016 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $2,953 |
| 2017 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $4,412 |
| 2018 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $2,497 |
| 2019 | $993 | $993 | $3,010 |
| 2020 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $2,597 |
| 2021 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,680 |
| 2022 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $2,370 |
| 2023 | $1,618 | $1,618 | $3,510 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.99% Acceptance Rate
170 Total Applicants
144 Students Admitted
131 First-Time Students Enrolled
90.97% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama reported total enrollment of about 216 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 97.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama in 2024 is 216 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 234 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.9%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.00% 100% Completion Time
50.59% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.00% of students graduating from Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 90% male / 10% female
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama.
Return on Investment
$26,293 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1377.13% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 20 completions
2. Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 17 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11 completions
4. Information Science/Studies: 10 completions
5. Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 10 completions
6. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 8 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 4 completions
8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,108
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,784
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is a public institution located in Guayama, PR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 216 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). The admission rate is 78.99%. The 150%-time completion rate is 50.59%. Approximately 97.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Guayama, PR 00784-0000
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama located?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is located in Guayama, PR.
What is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is 79.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 170 applicants and 144 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama cost?
Reported tuition is $3,608 and average net price is $4,450 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $3,678 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama reports undergraduate enrollment of about 234 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama?
About 42.2% of students at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama earn?
Median earnings are $22,824 six years after entry and $26,293 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama public or private?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is a public institution located in Guayama, PR.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama an HBCU?
No. Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama a tribal college?
No. Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.