UPRM Description
Within the philosophical framework established by the University of Puerto Rico Act, the Mayagüez campus directs its efforts towards the development of educated, cultured citizens, capable of critical thinking, and professionally qualified in the fields of agricultural, social, and natural sciences, engineering, humanities and business administration should be able to contribute in an efficient manner to the cultural, social, and economic development of the Puerto Rican and international community. This process is aimed at endowing our alumni with a strong technical and professional background and to instill a strong commitment to Puerto Rico and our hemisphere. Our alumni should have the necessary skills and knowledge to participate effectively in the search for solutions to the problems facing us, to promote the enrichment of the arts and culture, the development and transfer of technology as well as to uphold the essential attitudes and values of a democratic society.
Quick Facts
Location
U.S. Territories
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Bulldogs
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$2,008
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,033
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
13,826
UPRM Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 12,234
- Freshman Class
- 2,417
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 13,826
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 88%
- Graduate
- 12%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 96%
- Part-Time
- 4%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 99%
- Out-of-State
- 1%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 49%
- Men
- 51%
Ethnic Diversity
- Latino
- 100%
Students State Origin
- Puerto Rico
- 99%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
