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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

San Juan, PR

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, founded in 1966, is a private, non profit coeducational institution. Its eight-acre campus is located in downtown Hato Rey.

Tuition & Fees

$8,640

$8,640

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Not Reported

undergraduateRatios

76%

male

24%

female

1

teacher

18

students

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Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 739
Declined + 123
Total Received 862
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Private (nonprofit)

3,690

undergraduate students

670

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

Colleges on a Trimester System
Colleges on a Trimester System
Four-Year Colleges in Puerto Rico
Four-Year Colleges in Puerto Rico
Colleges with the Highest Percentage of Hispanic Students
Colleges with the Highest Percentage of Hispanic Students
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Mechanical Engineering
  2. Computer Engineering
  3. Biomedical Engineering
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Codes

SAT 0614

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School Facts

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, founded in 1966, is a private, non profit coeducational institution. Its eight-acre campus is located in downtown Hato Rey.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 4,360
Established in 1966
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
•  NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board)

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San Juan, PR

Eight-acre, urban campus in Hato Rey, three miles from San Juan (population: 347,052). Air serves Carolina (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Avenue Ponce de Leon 377
San Juan, PR 00918

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
1%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
46%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program None
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements

Not Selective

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 739
Declined + 123
Total Received 862

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Teresa Cardona
Director of Admissions
P: 787 622-8000
F: 787 764-8712
tcardona@pupr.edu

Financial Aid

41%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$7,307

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $7,740
Room $4,950
Board $6,978
Additional fees $900
Books & supplies $2,356
Total $22,924
Average Financial Aid - $7,307
Total with Avg. Aid $15,617

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $12,123,315
State
Institutional
Other external $35,536
Total $12,158,851

Non-need-based

Federal
State $40,636
Institutional $98,900
Other external
Total $139,536

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 787 622-8000
svillodo@pupr.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Sergio Villoldo
Director of Financial Aid
svilloldo@pupr.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
tennis
track (outdoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
weight lifting

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, indoor soccer

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Athletic Directors

Roberto Medina (men's)
Director, Athletic Program
email

Athletic Facts

Mascot
Beaver
School colors
royal blue and gold

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Engineering in Supply Chain/Logistic
Architecture
Biomedical Engineering
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Education in Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Engineering/Applied Sciences
Engineering/Land Surveying
Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
Engineering/Software Development
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management
Industrial Engineering
Interior Design
Land Surveying
Landscape Architecture
Manufacturing Competitiveness
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Management
Mechanical Engineering
Secondary Education in Natural Sciences/Math
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Mechanical Engineering
  2. Computer Engineering
  3. Biomedical Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Honors program
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Other

4,360

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

85%

3,690
students

Female
24%
882

Male
76%
2,808

15%

670
students

Female
36%
241

Male
64%
429

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

48%

1,788
students

Female
26%
449

Male
74%
1,339

52%

1,902
students

Female
23%
433

Male
77%
1,469

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Student Break-down

99%
Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown

Transfer Admissions

91%

Transfer applicants accepted

86%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 15

Spring: February 26

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

36

trimester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 19
Countries most often represented Chile
Guatemala
Panama
Peru
Spain
The Dominican Republic
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Mayra I. López
Registrar
787 622-8000, extension 236
mlopez@pupr.edu

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