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University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a public university in a large city in the San Juan, PR metro with 8,873 students and a 55% acceptance rate.

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Public · City, large · 8,873 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division II · Independent Southeast Region

Admission rate

55%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$9,175

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

50%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

80%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$35,723

10 years after entry

Students

8,873

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$8,018
$30,001–48,000$8,553
$48,001–75,000$11,002
$75,001–110,000$11,925
Over $110,000$13,018

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

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Biology/Biological Sciences169
Psychology128
Accounting82
Marketing/Marketing Management62
Social Work51
Environmental Design/Architecture43
Foreign Languages and Literatures41
Finance40
Show the other 52 majors
Political Science and Government38
Natural Sciences38
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts33
Elementary Education and Teaching33
Public Relations/Image Management32
Chemistry30
Comparative Literature29
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other28
Anthropology27
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration23
Journalism, Other21
Operations Management and Supervision20
Fine/Studio Arts18
Environmental Science18
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other15
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor14
Computer Science14
Social Sciences14
Dietetics/Dietitian13
Management Information Systems13
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11
Office Management and Supervision11
Labor and Industrial Relations11
Sociology10
Economics10
Business/Commerce10
Geography10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching10
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other8
Drama and Dance Teacher Education8
Art Teacher Education7
Education, Other7
Spanish Language Teacher Education7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7
General Studies6
Spanish Language and Literature6
Business/Managerial Economics6
Social Studies Teacher Education5
Mathematics Teacher Education4
Physics3
History Teacher Education3
History, Other3
European History3
Music Teacher Education2
Mathematics2
Philosophy2
English Language and Literature1
Music1
Business Statistics1
Small Business Administration/Management1
Biology Teacher Education1
Chemistry Teacher Education1

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, Independent Southeast Region

Baseball, Basketball, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Independent Southeast Region

Basketball, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Weight Lifting

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · 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

94 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

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size