School Highlights
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado serves 554 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 554 students
- In-state tuition: $2,019
- Out-state tuition: $4,041
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 181 teachers has grown by 39% over five years.
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
181 staff
70 staff

Student Body
The student population of University of Puerto Rico-Utuado has declined by 51% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 4:1 over five years.
The University of Puerto Rico-Utuado diversity score of 0.32 is more than the state average of 0.08. The school's diversity has grown by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
554 students
488 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
496 students
371 students

# Part-Time Students
58 students
117 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
677 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
496 students
370 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
59 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
58 students
138 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
33 students
% Hispanic
81%
96%

% Black
2%
2%

% White
1%
1%

% Two or more races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
15%
1%



Diversity Score
0.32
0.08

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
4.3%
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$20,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,019 is less than the state average of $2,169. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,041 is more than the state average of $2,801. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,019
$2,169

Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,041
$2,801

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
97%

Median Debt for Graduates
$4,500
$5,064

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500

Acceptance Rate
68%
84%

SAT Total Avg.
878
878
SAT Reading
422
422

SAT Math
456
456

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Utuado cost?
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado's tuition is approximately $2,019 for In-State students and $4,041 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?
The acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 84%.
What is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado's ranking?
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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