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University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Small | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

11:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$5,274

Out of state

$5,274
Graduate

In state

$3,800

Out of state

$3,800

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
95%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 95.0% $6,735
State/local grants 6.0% $500
Institutional grants 43.0% $2,909
Loans 2.0% $3,472

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$2,168 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Psychology, General
  • Microbiology, General
  • Industrial Engineering
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
54.35%
  • Apply 4,322
  • Accepted 2,349
  • Attend 1,667

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$50

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
45%
Male Students
55%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Hispanic/Latino90.91%
  2. Not Specified6.95%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities2.14%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

12,594

Undergraduate students

11,634

Graduate students

960

Full Time Students
89%
Part Time Students
11%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Other Sports
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Other Sports
    • Basketball
    • Swimming
    • Volleyball
    • Weight Lifting
    • Tennis
    • Table Tennis
    • Beach Volleyball
    • Wrestling
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Swimming
    • Other Sports
    • Weight Lifting
    • Tennis
    • Table Tennis
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