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University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a public university in a small city in the Mayagüez, PR metro with 9,855 students and a 57% acceptance rate.

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico · Public · City, small · 9,855 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division II · Division II Independents

Admission rate

57%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$17,936

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

49%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,992

10 years after entry

Students

9,855

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, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,939
$30,001–48,000$17,931
$48,001–75,000$17,929
$75,001–110,000$17,457
Over $110,000$18,466

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

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Mechanical Engineering175
Biology/Biological Sciences124
Animal Sciences98
Industrial Engineering93
Microbiology93
Chemical Engineering93
Electrical and Electronics Engineering80
Psychology77
Show the other 44 majors
Civil Engineering62
Computer Software Engineering53
Accounting42
Chemistry39
Marketing/Marketing Management36
Computer Engineering31
Athletic Training/Trainer26
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse24
Geology/Earth Science21
Computational Science21
Agricultural Mechanization, Other21
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies20
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration20
Political Science and Government19
Surveying Technology/Surveying19
Horticultural Science17
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst16
English Language and Literature16
Biotechnology15
Agronomy and Crop Science13
Business Administration and Management12
Economics12
Agriculture12
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations11
Physics11
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching10
Fine/Studio Arts9
Social Sciences8
Agricultural Teacher Education8
Finance7
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science7
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management6
Computer Science6
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5
Physical Sciences5
Agricultural and Extension Education Services5
Agricultural Economics5
Comparative Literature5
Sociology4
Mathematics3
Spanish Language and Literature2
History2
Soil Science and Agronomy1
Philosophy1

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

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Division II Independents

Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Division II Independents

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Weight Lifting

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Mayagüez, PR

207,205 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Rafael Hernandez (BQN)

Nearest hub airport

Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20

Elevation

69 ft

Time zone

Atlantic

January low

68°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

134 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$550 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

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size