School Summary

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras


General Information:

Founded in 1903, University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras is seated on 281 acres located in San Juan county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 16:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 11 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 170. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Commonwealth control (Puerto Rico)

Address, Phone and URL:

14 Ave. Universidad Ste. 1401

San Juan, PR
00931-3300
For more information call: 787 764-0000. This school has a website at https://www.uprrp.edu/
Application information for this school is available at estudiantes.upr.edu/admisiones/


Application Deadline: December
Application Fee: $30
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT
Other Requirements: College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Aptitude Test in mathematics and verbal reasoning and the Academic Achievement Test in English, mathematics and Spanish


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $5,024.00 $5,024.00
Room and Board $11,385.00 $11,385.00
Fees $930.00 $930.00
Total $17,339.00 $17,339.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.uprrp.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Academic remediation, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 3,347
Female 5,865
Total 9,212


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 4,629
Female 8,193
Total 12,822

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 6%
Hispanic 84%
Native American 1%
White 0%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 94%
At Least 25 Years Old 6%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State N/A
Out Of State N/A
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A



No student events data available.


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 52.1002                                           Labor and Industrial Relations
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 52.1302                                           Business Statistics
  • 19.0707                                           Family and Community Services
  • 54.0102                                           American History (United States)
  • 54.0103                                           European History
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 30.2301                                           Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.1401                                           Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • 50.0605                                           Photography
  • 19.0708                                           Child Care and Support Services Management
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 16.0104                                           Comparative Literature
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0709                                           Sculpture
  • 50.0708                                           Painting
  • 50.0706                                           Intermedia/Multimedia
  • 50.0705                                           Drawing
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 04.0401                                           Environmental Design/Architecture
  • 52.0703                                           Small Business Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 52.0402                                           Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1324                                           Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1329                                           Physics Teacher Education
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 30.1801                                           Natural Sciences
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 23.9999                                           English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • 54.0199                                           History, Other
  • 09.0499                                           Journalism, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 09.0799                                           Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
  • 50.9999                                           Visual and Performing Arts, Other

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