Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is a public community college in San Juan, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 179 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,121 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,180. 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: $1,180
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,121 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 63.24% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 179 82.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 72.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 197
- Applicants (IPEDS): 125
- Room & Board: $2,500 annual estimate
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan: what the data shows
Common questions about Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is located in San Juan, PR (ZIP 00924).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan public or private?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is a Public institution.
How much does Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan cost?
Published tuition: $1,180.
Average net price after aid: $1,121.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $959 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,365 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,116 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,720.
How hard is it to get into Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan?
Admission rate: 63.24%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan?
Total enrollment: 179 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 197 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan?
150%-time completion rate: 73.33%.
First-year retention: 68.2%.
What do graduates of Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan earn?
Median earnings: $22,824 six years after entry; $26,293 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
72.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (14 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (13 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (9 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (5 completions)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician (5 completions)
- Biomedical Technology/Technician (4 completions)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (3 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (3 completions)
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 63.24%; completion rate 73.33%; median earnings $26,293 at 10 years; net price $1,121. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,180
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan was $1,180.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,121
2024 Value
In 2024 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,121.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$4,484 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,121 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,720 4-Year Tuition
$2,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$5,480 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$21,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.11% 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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 | $-445 |
| 2014 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $47 |
| 2015 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $-139 |
| 2016 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $-348 |
| 2017 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $172 |
| 2018 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $1,990 |
| 2019 | $1,105 | $1,105 | $1,234 |
| 2020 | $3,707 | $3,707 | $1,067 |
| 2021 | $3,707 | $3,707 | $4,253 |
| 2022 | $3,707 | $3,707 | $3,886 |
| 2023 | $3,707 | $3,707 | $1,067 |
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
63.24% Acceptance Rate
125 Total Applicants
95 Students Admitted
80 First-Time Students Enrolled
84.21% 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 San Juan reported total enrollment of about 179 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 72% male and 28% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 72.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan in 2024 is 179 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 197 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.2%
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
73.33% 100% Completion Time
73.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.33% of students graduating from Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 100% male / 0% 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 San Juan.
Return on Investment
$26,293 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
5763.74% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 14 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13 completions
3. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 9 completions
4. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 5 completions
5. Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 5 completions
6. Biomedical Technology/Technician: 4 completions
7. Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 3 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 3 completions
9. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,294
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,847
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 San Juan is a public institution located in San Juan, 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 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Enrollment is approximately 179 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). The admission rate is 63.24%. The 150%-time completion rate is 73.33%. Approximately 72.11% 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
San Juan, PR 00924
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan 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 San Juan located?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is located in San Juan, PR.
What is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is 63.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 125 applicants and 95 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan cost?
Reported tuition is $1,180 and average net price is $1,121 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $2,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan reports undergraduate enrollment of about 197 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 San Juan?
About 42.2% of students at Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan 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 San Juan?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan public or private?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is a public institution located in San Juan, PR.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan an HBCU?
No. Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan a tribal college?
No. Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan 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 San Juan reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan 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.