UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO-MAYAGUEZ

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University Of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

Post St
Mayaguez, PR 00681
Main Phone: (787) 832-4040
Web Site: www.uprm.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 11,398 (full-time equivalent) students. 91.9% of students attend full-time, while 8.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,059 male students and 1,009 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 51.2% of the student body, while females made up 48.8%.

Minority enrollment included Hispanic (100)%.

University Of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 62.9% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 535. One quarter of students scored at least 633.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 577 or higher. One fourth of students scored 697 or higher.

Degree Levels

Certificate, 2-4 years
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Science

Business And Management

Education

Vocational Teaching

Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Engineering Technologies

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Fine Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

University Of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Division II Independents (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 2,561
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 3,565
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 2,561

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Standardized test scores are required.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

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