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Humacao, PR · Ponce, PR
| University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,675/yr | $10,990/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,036/yr | $10,114/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,957/yr | $10,534/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,481/yr | $13,017/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,960/yr | $13,600/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,547/yr | $12,404/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $58/mo | $58/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,613/yr | $11,613/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $4,168/yr | $4,168/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,547/yr | $17,193/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,364/yr | $5,354/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $5,364/yr | $5,354/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 81% | 83% |
| Students taking federal loans | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 55% | 52% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,296 | 1,441 |
| Students accepted | 758 | 809 |
| Students who enrolled | 671 | 607 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 89% | 75% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Required | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 47% | 46% |
| Freshmen who come back | 81% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $29,521/yr | $31,394/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $17,850–$44,472 | $19,115–$49,117 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 53% | 47% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 46% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $20,013/yr | $22,404/yr |
| Graduate on time | 9.6% | 16% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 53% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $27,274/yr | $26,213/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23% · Health Professions 18% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 24% · Psychology 19% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 23% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 24% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Psychology — 19% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology — $26,961/yr | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology — $12,349/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 30% | 37% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,529 | 2,278 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 22 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $5,890/mo | $5,915/mo |
| Full-time professors | 76% | 53% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $18,717 | $17,959 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Humacao, PR | Ponce, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1962 | 1970 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 33% | 47% |
| Women | 67% | 53% |
| White students | 0.8% | 0% |
| Black students | 2.4% | 0% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 90% | 100% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 6.3% | 0% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 22% | 21% |
| Part-time students | 9% | 3.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,543/yr | $5,467/yr |
| Endowment | $4,037 | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | No |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Other | Other |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 100 | 172 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $275,200 |
| Athletics budget | $137,294 | $519,392 |
| Athletics revenue | $137,294 | $519,392 |
| Recruiting spend | $3,468 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.