At a glance
Average net price
$17,936
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.1%
Admission rate
57%
Undergrad size
9,539
In-state tuition
$5,274
Out-of-state tuition
$5,274
Cost of attendance
$21,637
Median earnings (10y)
$48,992
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 87.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (62% of credentials).
- STEM62%
- Health5%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts4%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services12%
- Engineering38.6%~3,681 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences15.3%~1,455 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture12.4%~1,186 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business8.2%~777 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology5.1%~483 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~477 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~439 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences2.8%~270 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.5%~138 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~132 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.3%~119 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.2%~113 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.1%~100 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.1%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 344 | $15,640 | $8,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 314 | $63,460 | $7,625 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 248 | $72,440 | $10,300 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 227 | $18,564 | $7,125 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 208 | $17,207 | $5,500 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor's | 196 | $23,770 | $8,375 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 187 | $49,436 | $9,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 171 | $65,486 | $10,000 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 170 | $48,049 | $7,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 110 | $16,611 | $8,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 107 | $46,376 | $9,053 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 100 | $16,786 | $7,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | $11,000 |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor's | 73 | $21,017 | $9,200 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 57 | $17,591 | $11,200 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | $9,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $33,925 | $7,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $8,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | $8,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | Bachelor's | 39 | $24,777 | $9,750 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Agriculture, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | $23,596 | $10,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Biotechnology. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Computational Science. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 29 | $51,517 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | $10,000 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $8,900 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 23 | $36,602 | — |
| Plant Sciences. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a large institution located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,539 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Biological sciences, Agriculture.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,936 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $5,274 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,637 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.1%, a average completion outcome. 87.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,992 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Biological sciences, Agriculture. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (62% of credentials), trades & services (12% of credentials), social sciences (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accepts 57% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (city), University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez draws students from across Puerto Rico and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Q.How much does University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez cost?
The average net price at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $17,936 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,637.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez admits 57% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduate earns $48,992 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
Published tuition is $5,274 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez located?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (ZIP 00681).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez at their official website.