- The University of Puerto Rico at Utuado is a public college in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1979, it is the youngest of the campuses that compose the University of Puerto Rico system. UPR-Utuado is also known by its previous name Colegio Regional de la Monta帽a and its acronym "CORMO".
School Highlights
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado serves 493 students (64% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 493 students
- In-state tuition: $2,019
- Out-state tuition: $4,041
- Acceptance Rate: 63%
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 181 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The University of Puerto Rico-Utuado diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has grown by 89% over five years.
Total Enrollment
493 students
588 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
315 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
178 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
493 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
315 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
178 students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
52%
90%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
% Unknown races
40%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
15%
42%
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 $2,932. The in-state tuition has declined by 51% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,041 is more than the state average of $3,437. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,019
$2,932
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,041
$3,437
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,500
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
63%
77%
SAT Total Avg.
878
878
SAT Reading
422
422
SAT Math
456
456
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 63%, which is lower than the state average of 77%.
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 Average community college minority breakdown.
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