University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

San Juan, PR • publicDII | Independent
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 11,988 • Total: 15,593
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
39 Avenida Ponce de Leon
San Juan, PR
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Website
Region
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,518 (37.7%) • Female: 7,470 (62.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 5 0.0%
Black/African American 612 5.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9,895 82.5%
White 8 0.1%
Two or More Races 2 0.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
53.2%
2,482 admitted from 4,665 applicants
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
52.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
80.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$20,577
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$20,577
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $5,024
Out-of-state: $5,024
Room & Board
$4,168
Books & Supplies
$11,385
Students Receiving Pell Grants
77%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Independent
Men's Sports (11)
Baseball Basketball Other Sports Soccer Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball Weight Lifting
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball Weight Lifting
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