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Colleges in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has 55 colleges in our data: 36 four-year colleges (12 public) and 19 two-year colleges. The median four-year college costs $9,655 a year after grants and graduates 40% of its students.
4-year colleges36
2-year colleges19
Median in-state tuition, public 4-year$5,354
Median net price, 4-year$9,655
Median graduation rate, 4-year40%
Median earnings, 4-year$30,512
Best colleges in Puerto Rico by outcomes
Four-year colleges in Puerto Rico with the highest outcome score, which blends graduation rate (45%), earnings 10 years after entry (35%) and net price (20%).
| # | College | Outcome score | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs | Avg net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic UniversityGuaynabo, PR | 41 | 54% | $27,588 | $6,021 |
| 2 | University of Puerto Rico at PoncePonce, PR | 37 | 51% | $35,162 | $10,710 |
| 3 | University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo, PR | 36 | 52% | $33,308 | $13,088 |
| 4 | University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez, PR | 36 | 47% | $47,912 | $14,997 |
| 5 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR | 36 | 50% | $38,928 | $11,860 |
| 6 | University of Puerto Rico-HumacaoHumacao, PR | 35 | 50% | $34,452 | $12,577 |
| 7 | University of Puerto Rico-AguadillaAguadilla, PR | 33 | 44% | $31,231 | $7,564 |
| 8 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San GermanSan German, PR | 32 | 46% | $29,577 | $11,050 |
| 9 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-FajardoFajardo, PR | 31 | 44% | $28,660 | $9,597 |
| 10 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-PonceMercedita, PR | 30 | 42% | $30,335 | $9,683 |
Cheapest 4-year colleges
Lowest average net price, graduation cohort of 50+
- Universidad Central de Bayamon$3,642 net · 36% grad
- Dewey University-Hato Rey$3,836 net · 62% grad
- Atlantic University$6,021 net · 54% grad
- Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus$6,349 net · 30% grad
- Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus$6,826 net · 30% grad
Hardest to get into
Lowest acceptance rates
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo27% admitted · $9,597 net
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce34% admitted · $9,683 net
- University of Puerto Rico35% admitted · $9,644 net
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo38% admitted · $10,910 net
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon40% admitted · $9,597 net
Easiest to get into
Highest acceptance rates with a 50%+ graduation rate
- Albizu University-San Juan100% admitted · 60% grad
- University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo59% admitted · 52% grad
- University of Puerto Rico at Ponce52% admitted · 51% grad
Highest earnings
Median earnings 10 years after entry
- Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico$50,437 earnings · $13,797 net
- Albizu University-San Juan$48,006 earnings · $9,208 net
- University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez$47,912 earnings · $14,997 net
- University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras$38,928 earnings · $11,860 net
- University of Puerto Rico$37,789 earnings · $9,644 net
All 36 four-year colleges in Puerto Rico
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| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albizu University-San JuanSan Juan, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 728 | 100% | $9,208 | 60% | $48,006 |
| Atlantic UniversityGuaynabo, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,451 | Open | $6,021 | 54% | $27,588 |
| Caribbean University-PoncePonce, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 414 | Open | $11,630 | 35% | $27,834 |
| Caribbean University-Vega BajaVega Baja, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 152 | Open | $11,643 | 25% | $27,834 |
| Dewey University-Hato ReyHato Rey, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 244 | Open | $3,836 | 62% | $22,263 |
| Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR | Public 4-year | 466 | 100% | $7,225 | 40% | $24,622 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-AguadillaAguadilla, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,906 | 42% | $9,252 | 40% | $28,062 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,220 | 38% | $10,910 | 40% | $28,947 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-BarranquitasBarranquitas, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 937 | 86% | $10,036 | 38% | $26,284 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-BayamonBayamon, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,476 | 40% | $9,597 | 36% | $32,838 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-FajardoFajardo, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,072 | 27% | $9,597 | 44% | $28,660 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSan Juan, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,607 | 70% | $10,081 | 34% | $36,036 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-PonceMercedita, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,404 | 34% | $9,683 | 42% | $30,335 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San GermanSan German, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,569 | 43% | $11,050 | 46% | $29,577 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 273 | 94% | $8,875 | 40% | $30,445 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 555 | 99% | $9,655 | 34% | $30,445 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-PoncePonce, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,874 | 98% | $10,578 | 43% | $30,445 |
| Puerto Rico Conservatory of MusicSan Juan, PR | Public 4-year | 307 | 78% | $8,025 | n/a | $30,994 |
| Universidad Adventista de las AntillasMayaguez, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 830 | 100% | $8,562 | 46% | $34,288 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina CampusCarolina, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 4,468 | Open | $6,349 | 30% | $28,770 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey CampusSan Juan, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 4,540 | Open | $6,826 | 30% | $28,331 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo CampusGurabo, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 7,868 | Open | $7,134 | 32% | $30,580 |
| Universidad Central de BayamonBayamón, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 539 | 66% | $3,642 | 36% | $27,514 |
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto RicoHato Rey, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,594 | Open | $13,797 | 28% | $50,437 |
| Universidad Teologica del CaribeTrujillo Alto, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 173 | Open | $9,045 | n/a | $20,666 |
| Universidad del Sagrado CorazonSanturce, PR | Private nonprofit 4-year | 4,442 | 58% | $11,772 | 43% | $35,345 |
| University of Puerto RicoBayamon, PR | Public 4-year | 2,851 | 35% | $9,644 | 35% | $37,789 |
| University of Puerto Rico at CayeyCayey, PR | Public 4-year | 2,069 | 53% | $12,630 | 42% | $35,022 |
| University of Puerto Rico at PoncePonce, PR | Public 4-year | 2,278 | 52% | $10,710 | 51% | $35,162 |
| University of Puerto Rico-AguadillaAguadilla, PR | Public 4-year | 1,883 | 81% | $7,564 | 44% | $31,231 |
| University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo, PR | Public 4-year | 2,669 | 59% | $13,088 | 52% | $33,308 |
| University of Puerto Rico-CarolinaCarolina, PR | Public 4-year | 2,404 | 55% | $12,472 | 40% | $35,146 |
| University of Puerto Rico-HumacaoHumacao, PR | Public 4-year | 2,529 | 55% | $12,577 | 50% | $34,452 |
| University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez, PR | Public 4-year | 9,539 | 57% | $14,997 | 47% | $47,912 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Medical SciencesSan Juan, PR | Public 4-year | 233 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $47,423 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR | Public 4-year | 8,572 | 55% | $11,860 | 50% | $38,928 |
Community and two-year colleges in Puerto Rico
Highest outcome scores: Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati (57), Colegio de Cinematografia Artes y Television (42).
| College | Type | Undergrads | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atenas UniversityManati, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 597 | $7,256 | 34% | $23,285 |
| CEM College-HumacaoHumacao, PR | Private for-profit 2-year | 161 | $14,974 | 44% | $23,916 |
| Colegio Universitario de San JuanSan Juan, PR | Public 2-year | 491 | n/a | 33% | $29,501 |
| Colegio de Cinematografia Artes y TelevisionBayamon, PR | Private for-profit 2-year | 556 | $2,044 | 37% | $24,790 |
| Dewey University-CarolinaCarolina, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 292 | $4,524 | 68% | $22,263 |
| Dewey University-Juana DiazJuana Diaz, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 263 | $6,072 | 57% | $22,263 |
| Dewey University-ManatiManati, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 221 | $3,439 | 64% | $22,263 |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San JuanSan Juan, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 1,404 | $7,854 | 29% | $27,895 |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San SebastianSan Sebastian, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 1,032 | $5,342 | 35% | $27,895 |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-CaguasCaguas, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 414 | $5,639 | n/a | $27,895 |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-HumacaoHumacao, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 325 | $6,175 | 41% | $27,895 |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-ManatiManati, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 468 | $8,233 | 10% | $27,895 |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-VillalbaVillalba, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 379 | $7,160 | 52% | $27,895 |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de GuayamaGuayama, PR | Public 2-year | 216 | $4,742 | 69% | $30,407 |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de ManatiManati, PR | Public 2-year | 323 | $534 | 50% | $30,407 |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San JuanSan Juan, PR | Public 2-year | 179 | $988 | 58% | $30,407 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-GuayamaGuayama, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 2,393 | $11,592 | 39% | $29,564 |
| Universidad Pentecostal MizpaRio Piedras, PR | Private nonprofit 2-year | 137 | $5,387 | 10% | $23,472 |
| University of Puerto Rico-UtuadoUtuado, PR | Public 2-year | 325 | $13,588 | 25% | $28,744 |
Trade schools in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico also has 50 trade schools. Compare them, and programs like welding, HVAC and nursing, on the trade schools in Puerto Rico page.
Colleges by city
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has 55 colleges that mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 36 four-year and 19 two-year schools.
What is the best college in Puerto Rico?
By our outcome score, which combines graduation rate, earnings and net price, Atlantic University ranks first among four-year colleges in Puerto Rico, with a score of 41. The best college for you depends on cost, fit and what you want to study.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Puerto Rico?
Universidad Central de Bayamon has the lowest average net price among four-year colleges in Puerto Rico with a graduation cohort of at least 50 students: $3,642 a year after grants.
What is the hardest college to get into in Puerto Rico?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, which admitted 27% of applicants for fall 2024.
How much is in-state tuition in Puerto Rico?
The median in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges in Puerto Rico is $5,354 for 2025-26. Housing, food and books add to that, so check each school's net price.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.