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Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a private nonprofit college in a large city in the San Juan, PR metro with 3,841 students.

Hato Rey, Puerto Rico · Private nonprofit · City, large · 3,841 students

Average net price

$17,540

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

28%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,540

10 years after entry

Students

3,841

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$16,406
$30,001–48,000$17,013
$48,001–75,000$19,884
$75,001–110,000$21,687
Over $110,000$22,588

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Computer Engineering, Other60
Mechanical Engineering54
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering51
Industrial Engineering44
Electrical and Electronics Engineering37
Architecture29
Chemical Engineering25
Business Administration and Management25
Show the other 5 majors
Civil Engineering19
Computer and Information Sciences16
Interior Design15
Surveying Technology/Surveying13
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering7

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Other Sports, Table Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Weight Lifting

Women’s varsity

Beach Volleyball, Other Sports, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Weight Lifting

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR

2,035,484 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU)

Nearest hub airport

Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.3 of 20

Elevation

18 ft

Time zone

Atlantic

January low

66°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

155 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$620 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026