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University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

Humacao, PR · Suburb · 2,529 students
Website Forbes ranking Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$12,675
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$29,521
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
55%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (UPRH) is a distinguished campus within the UPR system, best known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate research and top-tier STEM offerings. It is uniquely recognized for housing the island’s only undergraduate program in marine biology, alongside strong academic pathways in wildlife management, computational mathematics, and nursing. Campus life features a close-knit, collaborative community where students frequently engage in field research across eastern Puerto Rico's diverse coastal ecosystems and utilize on-campus assets like the Humacao Astronomical Observatory. This science-forward, community-oriented environment provides an immersive, hands-on education for students seeking affordable, research-driven preparation.

Wikipedia:The University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a public college in Humacao, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico. Its campus is home to the UPRH Astronomical Observatory and the college graduates more majors in chemistry, physics, and mathematics than any other higher education institution on the island. UPRH has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) since 1965.

Location
Humacao, PR, 00792 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1065 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,364$5,364
Books & supplies$4,168$4,168
Cost of attendance$19,547$19,547 est.
Average net price$12,675Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$5,364
Books & supplies$4,168
Cost of attendance$19,547 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,675
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$12,036
$30–48k
$12,957
$48–75k
$15,481
$75–110k
$16,960
$110k+
$19,547
Grants from the school
17% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,342
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Within 4 yrs
10%
Back for yr 2
81%
Transferred
5%
Pell students: 46.0% · others: 45.2% 
8 yrs after starting
54% graduated · 9% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 36% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$20,013
10 yrs after entry$29,521
Debt
Median at graduation$5,500
Monthly payment$58
Middle 50% owe$3k–$6.5k
90th percentile$10,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
55%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 55.0% · women 56.7% 
Yield: 86.1% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
81%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$18,717
Independent
4%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
9%
Where first-years come from
In state (PR)
99.2%
Out of state
0.5%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CA 1 · NM 1 · PA 1

Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
90%
Black
2%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
Athletic Intercollegiate League of Puerto Rico
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Weight Lifting
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$20,013
After 10 yrs
$29,521
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing49
Social Work40
Biology, General39
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology38
Accounting and Related Services34
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication31
Human Resources Management and Services18
Chemistry17
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology16
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services16
International Business15
Physics13
Business Administration, Management and Operations10
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9
Social Sciences, Other9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4,037
Full-time faculty
76%
Faculty salary
$5,890/mo
Teaching spend
$10,543
per student
Federal loans
4%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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