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Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

Hato Rey, PR · City · 3,594 students
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$17,540
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
26%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$47,540
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in the heart of San Juan's financial district in Hato Rey, Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico is the island's premier private STEM institution, best known for its rigorous training in engineering, architecture, and computer science. It holds the distinction of being one of the top producers of Hispanic engineers in the United States, featuring highly respected, ABET-accredited programs across its School of Engineering. The urban campus fosters a pragmatic, career-focused student experience supported by hands-on laboratory work, strong local industry partnerships, and active student chapters of professional societies like ASCE and IEEE. Additionally, the university operates on a flexible trimester calendar, allowing students to accelerate their degree completion and transition quickly into the professional workforce.

Location
Hato Rey, PR, 00919 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1043 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$9,870
Housing & food (on campus)$11,085
Books & supplies$2,448
Cost of attendance$23,368
Average net price$17,540
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$9,870
Housing & food (on campus)$11,085
Books & supplies$2,448
Cost of attendance$23,368
Average net price$17,540
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,406
$30–48k
$17,013
$48–75k
$19,884
$75–110k
$21,687
$110k+
$22,588
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
26%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
4%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
7%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
32% graduated · 16% transferred · 6% still enrolled · 45% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,753
10 yrs after entry$47,540
Debt
Median at graduation$22,564
Monthly payment$239
Middle 50% owe$3.7k–$22.5k
90th percentile$34,169
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 71%Women 29%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
62%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$18,451
Independent
27%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
51%
Race & ethnicity
White
8%
Hispanic
92%
Varsity sports
Inter-university Athletic League · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Table Tennis
    Men's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Weight Lifting
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,753
After 10 yrs
$47,540
Biomedical/Medical Engineering72
Mechanical Engineering61
Computer Engineering60
Industrial Engineering50
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering47
Computer and Information Sciences, General33
Architecture30
Chemical Engineering24
Civil Engineering21
Business Administration, Management and Operations16
Design and Applied Arts11
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering9
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$26M
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$4,359/mo
Teaching spend
$4,395
per student
Federal loans
34%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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