Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a private research university in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, serving roughly 2,906 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 41.76% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,776 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,742
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,742 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 41.76% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,906 86.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.88%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 42.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,396
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,474
- Room & Board: $8,498 annual estimate
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla: what the data shows
Common questions about Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is located in Aguadilla, PR (ZIP 00603).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla public or private?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla cost?
Published tuition: $5,742.
Average net price after aid: $8,742.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,543 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,117 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,361 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,612 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,968.
How hard is it to get into Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?
Admission rate: 41.76%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?
Total enrollment: 2,906 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,396 students.
Graduate enrollment: 191 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?
150%-time completion rate: 42.88%.
First-year retention: 80.6%.
What do graduates of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla earn?
Median earnings: $23,322 six years after entry; $24,776 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,250.
82.85% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (57 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (46 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (42 completions)
- Computer Science (37 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (36 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (30 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (29 completions)
- Graphic Design (28 completions)
- Social Work (27 completions)
- Accounting (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 41.76%; completion rate 42.88%; median earnings $24,776 at 10 years; net price $8,742. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,742
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla was $5,742.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,742
2024 Value
In 2024 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,742.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,968 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,742 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,968 4-Year Tuition
$8,498 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,700 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,800 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla.
Financial Aid by Income Level
82.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla 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 | $5,282 | $5,282 | $5,631 |
| 2014 | $5,474 | $5,474 | $5,163 |
| 2015 | $5,534 | $5,534 | $5,485 |
| 2016 | $5,654 | $5,654 | $5,661 |
| 2017 | $5,860 | $5,860 | $7,674 |
| 2018 | $5,902 | $5,902 | $7,587 |
| 2019 | $5,974 | $5,974 | $7,115 |
| 2020 | $5,974 | $5,974 | $7,254 |
| 2021 | $5,254 | $5,254 | $8,422 |
| 2022 | $5,542 | $5,542 | $8,157 |
| 2023 | $5,542 | $5,542 | $7,607 |
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
41.76% Acceptance Rate
1,474 Total Applicants
689 Students Admitted
679 First-Time Students Enrolled
98.55% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all 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
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla reported total enrollment of about 2,906 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (99.8%), White (0.1%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (0.1%). About 82.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla in 2024 is 2,906 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,396 students. Graduate enrollment is about 191 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.6%
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 99.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.75% 100% Completion Time
42.88% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.75% of students graduating from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 37% male / 63% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 33% male / 67% 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 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla.
Return on Investment
$6,250 Median Student Debt
$24,776 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
608.53% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 58 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 57 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 46 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 42 completions
4. Computer Science: 37 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 36 completions
6. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 30 completions
7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 29 completions
8. Graphic Design: 28 completions
9. Social Work: 27 completions
Most popular programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,059
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,235
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a private non-profit institution located in Aguadilla, PR, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,906 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (99.8%), White (0.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (0.1%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 41.76%. The 150%-time completion rate is 42.88%. Approximately 82.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Aguadilla, PR 00603
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 58 distinct degree programs, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla located?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is located in Aguadilla, PR.
What is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is 41.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,474 applicants and 689 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla cost?
Reported tuition is $5,742 and average net price is $8,742 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,498 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,396 students, Hispanic or Latino (99.8%), White (0.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?
About 42.9% of students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla earn?
Median earnings are $23,322 six years after entry and $24,776 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,250.
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla public or private?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is a private nonprofit institution located in Aguadilla, PR.
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla an HBCU?
No. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla a tribal college?
No. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla reports 99.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
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 costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Aguadilla, Puerto Rico city profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- 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 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.