University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Tuition & Completion (2026)
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is a public community college in Utuado, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 325 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,648 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,354. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (80.3%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (17.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,354
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,648 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 64.11% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 325 90.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.26%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 27.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 87.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 436
- Applicants (IPEDS): 326
- Room & Board: $11,613 annual estimate
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Puerto Rico-Utuado, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is located in Utuado, PR (ZIP 00641).
Is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado public or private?
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is a Public institution.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Utuado cost?
Published tuition: $5,354.
Average net price after aid: $13,648.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,564 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,567 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,709 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,416.
How hard is it to get into University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?
Admission rate: 64.11%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?
Total enrollment: 325 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 436 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?
150%-time completion rate: 23.26%.
First-year retention: 46.3%.
What do graduates of University of Puerto Rico-Utuado earn?
Median earnings: $21,063 six years after entry; $23,906 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $3,500.
84.23% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture (18 completions)
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production (10 completions)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (8 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (7 completions)
- Accounting (6 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (5 completions)
- Natural Sciences (4 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations, General (3 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (2 completions)
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 64.11%; completion rate 23.26%; median earnings $23,906 at 10 years; net price $13,648. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,354
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado was $5,354.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,648
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Puerto Rico-Utuado had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,648.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,592 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,648 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,416 4-Year Tuition
$11,613 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$4,168 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,135 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$84,540 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Puerto Rico-Utuado.
Financial Aid by Income Level
84.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.62% 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 University of Puerto Rico-Utuado 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 University of Puerto Rico-Utuado 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 | $2,014 | $4,036 | $8,016 |
| 2014 | $2,019 | $4,041 | $6,945 |
| 2015 | $2,049 | $4,071 | $7,509 |
| 2016 | $2,083 | $4,105 | $7,797 |
| 2017 | $2,117 | $4,138 | $10,811 |
| 2018 | $4,094 | $6,049 | $10,473 |
| 2019 | $4,198 | $6,182 | $10,585 |
| 2020 | $4,168 | $6,152 | $11,635 |
| 2021 | $4,970 | $4,970 | $12,455 |
| 2022 | $5,354 | $5,354 | $13,168 |
| 2023 | $5,354 | $5,354 | $12,386 |
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
64.11% Acceptance Rate
326 Total Applicants
209 Students Admitted
100 First-Time Students Enrolled
47.85% 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
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado reported total enrollment of about 325 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (80.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.2%), and Black or African American (0.9%). About 84.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado in 2024 is 325 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 436 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
46.3%
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 80.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.74% 100% Completion Time
23.26% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.74% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Utuado completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture: 56% male / 44% female
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production: 30% male / 70% female
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General: 12% male / 88% 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 University of Puerto Rico-Utuado.
Return on Investment
$3,500 Median Student Debt
$23,906 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
337.90% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Puerto Rico-Utuado.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture: 18 completions
2. Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production: 10 completions
3. Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General: 8 completions
4. Social Sciences, General: 7 completions
5. Accounting: 6 completions
6. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 5 completions
7. Natural Sciences: 4 completions
8. Agricultural Production Operations, General: 3 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 2 completions
Most popular programs at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Puerto Rico-Utuado graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Puerto Rico-Utuado from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 87.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,906
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,709
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is a public institution located in Utuado, PR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production, Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. Enrollment is approximately 325 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (80.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.2%), Black or African American (0.9%). The admission rate is 64.11%. The 150%-time completion rate is 23.26%. Approximately 84.23% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Utuado, PR 00641
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.26% graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado 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 University of Puerto Rico-Utuado located?
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is located in Utuado, PR.
What is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is 64.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 326 applicants and 209 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Utuado cost?
Reported tuition is $5,354 and average net price is $13,648 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,613 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado reports undergraduate enrollment of about 436 students, Hispanic or Latino (80.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (17.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?
About 27.2% of students at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Puerto Rico-Utuado earn?
Median earnings are $21,063 six years after entry and $23,906 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?
The 150%-time completion rate is 23.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Puerto Rico-Utuado students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $3,500.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado public or private?
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is a public institution located in Utuado, PR.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado an HBCU?
No. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado a tribal college?
No. University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—University of Puerto Rico-Utuado reports 80.3% 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
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- Puerto Rico college costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Puerto Rico trade schools 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.