University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a public 4-year college in San Juan, Puerto Rico with 8,572 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, costs an average of $11,860 a year after grants and graduates 50% 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-Rio Piedras acceptance rate and admissions
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras admitted 55% 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-Rio Piedras tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$5,354
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$18,901
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$11,860
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $11,860 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,041 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):
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras graduation rate, earnings and debt
50%finished within 6 years77%came back for year two73%get a Pell Grant
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $38,928 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $5,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras$38,928
Puerto Rico median, public 4-year$35,084
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras$5,500
Puerto Rico median$5,500
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 14% 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-Rio Piedras majors and what graduates earn
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras awarded bachelor's degrees in 46 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from finance ($57,851).
Finance$57,851
Accounting$57,201
Computer science$54,102
Marketing$46,038
Chemistry$43,731
Political science$41,417
Public relations and advertising$40,173
Biology$40,152
All 46 majors at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
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-Rio Piedras
49 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,354 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $11,860 a year in 2024-25.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 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-Rio Piedras?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $38,928 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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