University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,640

16.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,577

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.9%

1,145 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,326

86.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

28.9%

299 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is a higher education institution located in Bayamón Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon were General Biological Sciences (75 degrees awarded), Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (65 degrees), and Teacher Education (53 degrees).

In 2021, 499 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (499 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $4,640, which is $−23,865 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $4,640, which is $−23,865 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,577.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was $4,640. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is $−23,865 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,577

2021 Value

8.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,577. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grew by 8.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,161

Room and Board

$2,168

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was of $11,161 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,168. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.3% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 128 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon received 1,145 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.88% annual growth. Out of those 1,145 applicants, 903 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,326 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2021.

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon has an overall enrollment yield of 90.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

903

Accepted Out of 1,145

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was 78.9% (903 admissions from 1,145 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.88%, while admissions declined by −4.85%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had a total enrollment of 3,326 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is 2,878 students and the part-time enrollment is 448. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (50.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (49.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,326 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is 2,878 and the part-time enrollment is 448. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

3,326 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 61 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is hispanic or latino (499 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is General Biological Sciences (75 degrees awarded), followed by Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (65 degrees) and Teacher Education (53 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (140 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), and EDUCATION. (97 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,802,371 people), Accountants & auditors (1,077,291 people), Other managers (892,386 people), Software developers (652,387 people), and Financial managers (502,296 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in 2021 are Biology (140 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), EDUCATION. (97 degrees), Business (189 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Biology (140 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), EDUCATION. (97 degrees), Business (189 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (30 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Elementary & secondary schools (3,197,099 people), Computer Systems Design (1,068,406 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (847,377 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (797,275 people), and Banking & related activities (563,721 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon.

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
75 degree-majors awarded
Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
65 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was General Biological Sciences with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

219

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

280

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 219 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon, which is 0.782 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (280).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences, which is 0.711 times less than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.57 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (34.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is Female and Hispanic or Latino (34.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

499 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is hispanic or latino (499 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
280 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
219 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon is hispanic or latino female (280 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (219 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon employs 55 Assistant professors, 54 Professors and 37 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are Female Assistant professor (32), Male Professor (31), and Female Professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon are: Office and Administrative Support, with 73 employees, Service, with 33 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$20.1M

2021 Salaries

2.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon paid a median of $20.1M in salaries, a 2.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.8M

Instructional Salaries

164

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon paid a total of $10.8M to 164 employees working as instructors, which represents 53.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

73 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon were Assistant professor with 55 employees, Professor with 54 employees, and Associate professor with 37 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon were Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees, Service with 33 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Male Professor with 31 employees, and Female Professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon.