University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
San Juan, PR
54.6%
Acceptance Rate
$5,354
Avg Cost (In-State)
$5,354
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
51.4%
Graduation Rate
8,572
Total Enrollment
By the numbers
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, at a glance
Graduation rate is the standard federal 6-year completion rate (students often take longer than four years). Earnings & selectivity rankings are computed across every US college in our catalog. Figures from College Scorecard / IPEDS; sticker cost is before financial aid.
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
December 15
Common App
No
Test Policy
Required
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$20
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement required as part of application
Note: Must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish; high school transcript must be official and translated if not in Spanish
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$22,417
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$35,723
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
51%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | $27,883 | $57,201 | 61 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $10,343 | $25,442 | 41 |
| Biology, General. | $11,923 | $40,152 | 40 |
| Psychology, General. | $10,082 | $30,052 | 40 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | $9,605 | $31,930 | 39 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $61,729 | $57,851 | 28 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $4,699 | $24,409 | 24 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $7,652 | $21,825 | 21 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Tactics that apply here
Things you can do that most families don't know about.
Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
Who it helps: Students with their applications ready by November of senior year, especially those targeting merit-rich publics.
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Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
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Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
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Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
National YoungArts Week
Up to $10,000 + Presidential Scholar nomination
activityYoungArts winners invited to Miami for masterclasses and performances with top artists.
Deadline: By invitation after YoungArts application
Learn more ↗Pat Tillman Foundation Tillman Scholar Program
Avg $10,000/year (varies)
militaryActive-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses pursuing graduate / professional degrees; leadership + service.
Deadline: February
Learn more ↗NAEF (North America Scholastic Esports Federation) Scholarship
Up to $5,000
nationalHigh school esports competitors participating in NAEF-affiliated leagues.
Deadline: April
Learn more ↗YoungArts Foundation
Up to $10,000 cash + mentorship
activityStudents ages 15–18 (or grades 10–12) in visual, literary, or performing arts.
Deadline: October 11
Learn more ↗Code.org Scholarships (varies)
Varies — CS pipeline + partner awards
nationalHS students pursuing CS education through Code.org programs.
Deadline: Varies
Learn more ↗ITG High School Solo Competition
$500 first prize
activityHigh school trumpeters performing solo repertoire at ITG conference.
Deadline: March
Learn more ↗Live Mas Scholarship (Taco Bell Foundation)
Up to $25,000
nationalAges 16-26 with passion for entrepreneurship/creative arts/STEM/community impact.
Deadline: January
Learn more ↗NFA High School Soloist Competition
$2,500 first place
activityHigh school flutists competing at the NFA annual convention; solo performance competition.
Deadline: February
Learn more ↗Soroptimist Founders Region Fellowship
$5,000-$10,000
nationalWomen pursuing higher ed for career change after age 28.
Deadline: Varies
Learn more ↗Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 54.6% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Regular Decision
54.59%
acceptance
Bulk-imported from College Scorecard (admission_rate.overall). Deadline/notification dates are typical RD defaults; revise as needed.
Source ↗Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
66.5%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
15.6%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
98.0%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
77.2%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
50.3%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
Peer colleges
Similar colleges to consider.
Similar selectivity
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
53.8% acceptance
Both admit around 54% of applicants, with 16k undergrads and a u campus — a close selectivity match.
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
53.2% acceptance
Both admit around 53% of applicants, with 13k undergrads and a s campus — a close selectivity match.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
56.5% acceptance
Both admit around 57% of applicants, with 10k undergrads and a s campus — a close selectivity match.
Reaches above this college
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
4.5% acceptance
Same u setting in the Midwest, but more selective (5% vs 55%) — a stretch target if University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is already on your list.
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
4% acceptance
Same u setting in the Northeast, but more selective (4% vs 55%) — a stretch target if University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is already on your list.
Columbia University
New York, NY
3.9% acceptance
Same u setting in the Northeast, but more selective (4% vs 55%) — a stretch target if University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is already on your list.
Safer alternatives
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
65.1% acceptance
Same u setting in the Northeast, but higher admit rate (65% vs 55%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
University at Albany
Albany, NY
69.1% acceptance
Same u setting in the Northeast, but higher admit rate (69% vs 55%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ
71.4% acceptance
Same u setting in the Northeast, but higher admit rate (71% vs 55%) — a likelier admit with a similar feel.
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