Founded in 1911, the Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mayagüez (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (UPRM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (UPRM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 112-year-old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPRM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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averagely selective
Name | Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez ![]() |
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Name (English) | University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus |
Acronym | UPRM |
Founded | 1911 |
Motto | ¡Antes, Ahora y Siempre...Colegio! Before, Now and Forever, Colegio! |
Colours | Green and white |
Mascot | Tarzán and Jane the Bulldogs |
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Address | 259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez Mayagüez 00681 Puerto Rico |
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+1 (787) 832 4040 |
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The following Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among this specific ethnic group(s).
Has Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez.
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is a public higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
This institution is a land-grant university and has a special focus on promoting education and research in agriculture, engineering and other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known to have a high commitment to public service and outreach.
This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group(s).
This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.
Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez does not have any religious affiliation.
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The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Very high undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Research Doctoral: STEM-dominant |
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1946
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