University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a public 4-year college in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico with 9,539 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, costs an average of $14,997 a year after grants and graduates 47% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez acceptance rate and admissions
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $5,954 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $22,508 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,997 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,997 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,511 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 47% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $47,912 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $8,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 17% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez majors and what graduates earn
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez awarded bachelor's degrees in 46 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($96,870).
All 46 majors at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
39 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 39 graduate programs
Students and location
- 9,539 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 44% women, 56% men
- 19 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,954 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,997 a year in 2024-25.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
47% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $47,912 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.