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Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan

San Juan, PR · City · 179 students
WebsiteScorecard
$1,121
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
64%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
38% typical
$26,293
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,141 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
76% typical · not scored
Accredited by Puerto Rico State Agency for the Approval of Public Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institutions and Programs
About

The Instituto Tecnológico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is a public, state-run technical college renowned for providing accessible, career-focused associate degrees that prepare students for immediate entry into the local workforce. The institution is particularly recognized for its strong programs in Allied Health sciences—most notably Nursing and Radiologic Technology—as well as hands-on Engineering Technologies such as Biomedical, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering. Campus life centers on a practical, commuter-oriented experience that prioritizes applied technical training, lab work, and industry-standard certifications. Distinctive for its exceptionally affordable tuition and close ties to the island's healthcare and manufacturing sectors, the San Juan campus serves as a vital pathway for students seeking high-demand technical careers in Puerto Rico.

Location
San Juan, PR, 00924 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1045 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,180$1,180
Books & supplies$1,800$1,800
Cost of attendance$4,451$4,451 est.
Average net price$1,121Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$1,180
Books & supplies$1,800
Cost of attendance$4,451 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $1,121
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
64%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
2% graduated · 5% transferred · 94% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$22,824
10 yrs after entry$26,293
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high career & technical: 38% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 72%Women 28%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
5 : 1
Pell grant
72%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$6,228
Independent
20%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
100%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$3,294/mo
Teaching spend
$6,847
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high career & technical
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time

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