University of Puerto Rico-Utuado

Carr. # 10 Km. 52.2
Utuado, PR 00641
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School Highlights
  • University of Puerto Rico-Utuado serves 1,385 students (94% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 100%.
  • University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is the only community colleges within Utuado County, PR.
  • The nearest community college to University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is ICPR Junior College-Arecibo (6.9 miles away).

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University of Puerto Rico-Utuado places among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado(PR) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty72 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of University of Puerto Rico-Utuado has declined by 13% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
  • The University of Puerto Rico-Utuado diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.02. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,385 students839 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio19:127:1
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# Full-Time Students1,301 students701 students
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# Part-Time Students84 students138 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
-
% Hispanic
59%
99%
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% White
9%
-
% Two or more races
5%
-
% Unknown races
25%
1%
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Diversity Score0.580.02
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,400$20,700
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,019 is less than the state average of $2,861. The in-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,041 is more than the state average of $3,583. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,019$2,861
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,041$3,583
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%97%
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Median Debt for Graduates$5,500$4,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$2,750$2,624
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Acceptance Rate40%85%
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SAT Total Avg.878878
SAT Reading422422
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SAT Math456456
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Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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Quick Stats (2019-20)
  • Students: 1,385 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,019
  • Out-state tuition: $4,041
  • Acceptance Rate: 40%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
Did You Know?
For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,861 per year for in-state students and $3,583 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,555 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.02, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Puerto Rico is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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