University Of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus - Rio Piedras, PR

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University Of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus is a public school.

Contacting the School

Ponce de Leon Ave
Rio Piedras, PR 00931-3300
Main Phone: 7877640000
Web Site: www.uprrp.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 18,800 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.4% of students attend full-time, while 1.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 916 male students and 1,809 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 33.6% of the student body, while females made up 66.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (19)%, and Asian (18041)%.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus 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, 38.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 544. One quarter of students scored at least 643

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 545 or higher. One fourth of students scored 674 or higher.

Degree Levels

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
  • Master's Degree
  • Certificate, Post-Master's
  • Doctor's Degree
  • First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Architecture

Business And Management Communications Computer Education English Language And Literature Environmental Conservation Health Care History And Social Sciences Home Economics Humanities And Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Law School And Legal Library Science Life Sciences Literature And Language Mathematics Performing And Visual Arts Philosophy And Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration And Public Service

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus belongs to the following athletic conferences:

  • Independent (for basketball, and track & field).

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

Special Student Services

Academic Services

  • Remedial assistance
  • AP credits
  • Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

  • ROTC
  • Student employment services
  • Career counseling
  • Placement services for graduates
  • On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 10,254.00
In-State, Living With Family:$ 7,064.00
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 12,774.00

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:
  • High-school GPA is required.
  • Secondary school record is required.
  • Standardized test scores are required.
  • A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
Recommended (but not required):
  • A college preparatory program is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
  • The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.