Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Acceptance Rate &
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a private research university in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, serving roughly 3,594 students. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $9,870 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,540 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,870
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,540 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,594 48.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 22.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,503
- Room & Board: $11,085 annual estimate
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico: what the data shows
Common questions about Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico?
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is located in Hato Rey, PR (ZIP 00919).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico public or private?
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico cost?
Published tuition: $9,870.
Average net price after aid: $17,540.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,406 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,013 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,884 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,687 |
| $110,001+ | $22,588 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $39,480.
How big is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico?
Total enrollment: 3,594 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,503 students.
Graduate enrollment: 553 students.
About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico?
150%-time completion rate: 28.08%.
First-year retention: 78.3%.
What do graduates of Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico earn?
Median earnings: $37,753 six years after entry; $47,540 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,564.
62.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Engineering, Other (60 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (59 completions)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (51 completions)
- Engineering/Industrial Management (51 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (49 completions)
- Industrial Engineering (44 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (38 completions)
- Architecture (31 completions)
- Manufacturing Engineering (30 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (28 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.08%; median earnings $47,540 at 10 years; net price $17,540. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,870
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico was $9,870.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,540
2024 Value
In 2024 Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,540.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,160 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,540 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$39,480 4-Year Tuition
$11,085 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,448 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,403 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$93,612 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33.87% 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 Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico 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 Universidad Politecnica 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 | $7,548 | $7,548 | $14,336 |
| 2014 | $7,800 | $7,800 | $14,504 |
| 2015 | $8,040 | $8,040 | $14,899 |
| 2016 | $8,328 | $8,328 | $15,057 |
| 2017 | $8,328 | $8,328 | $15,047 |
| 2018 | $8,610 | $8,610 | $15,859 |
| 2019 | $8,640 | $8,640 | $16,057 |
| 2020 | $8,640 | $8,640 | $15,529 |
| 2021 | $8,640 | $8,640 | $15,609 |
| 2022 | $9,102 | $9,102 | $15,796 |
| 2023 | $9,810 | $9,810 | $16,338 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico reported total enrollment of about 3,594 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 71% male and 29% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (91.7%), White (8.1%), and Black or African American (0.1%). About 62.17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico in 2024 is 3,594 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,503 students. Graduate enrollment is about 553 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.3%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
3.52% 100% Completion Time
28.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.52% of students graduating from Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Engineering, Other: 90% male / 10% female
- Mechanical Engineering: 83% male / 17% female
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 61% male / 39% 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 Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.
Return on Investment
$22,564 Median Student Debt
$47,540 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.46% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
577.59% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Engineering, Other: 60 completions
2. Mechanical Engineering: 59 completions
3. Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 51 completions
4. Engineering/Industrial Management: 51 completions
5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 49 completions
6. Industrial Engineering: 44 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 38 completions
8. Architecture: 31 completions
9. Manufacturing Engineering: 30 completions
Most popular programs at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,359
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,395
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a private non-profit institution located in Hato Rey, PR, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Engineering, Other, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 3,594 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (91.7%), White (8.1%), Black or African American (0.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.08%. Approximately 62.17% of students receive Pell Grants. About 22.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Hato Rey, PR 00919
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.08% graduation rate at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico located?
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is located in Hato Rey, PR.
How much does Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico cost?
Reported tuition is $9,870 and average net price is $17,540 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,085 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico?
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,503 students, Hispanic or Latino (91.7%), White (8.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico?
About 22.0% of students at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico earn?
Median earnings are $37,753 six years after entry and $47,540 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,564.
Is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico public or private?
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a private nonprofit institution located in Hato Rey, PR.
Is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico an HBCU?
No. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico a tribal college?
No. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico reports 91.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico 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
- Related geography & profiles
- Puerto Rico college costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Hato Rey, 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.