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Mayaguez, PR 00680-1713
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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 1488th overall and 15th in Puerto Rico
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
62.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$5,756 |
| Admission
Success rate |
95% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1011 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
40 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
62% / 14% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,651 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Mayaguez, PR 00680-1713
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,356 (74,041 urban / 1,315 rural) |
| Households | 26,584 (2.78 people per house) |
| Families | 19,221 (3.23 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,977 |
| Pop. — Asian | 349 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 37 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 380 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 67,269 |
| Pop. — Other | 4,334 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions focus, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (business dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
Ranks 3796th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $356 | $356 | $356 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $492 | $492 | $492 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $5,756 | $5,756 | $5,756 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $9,596 | $9,596 | $9,596 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,656 | $6,656 | $6,656 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,836 |
$4,836 |
$4,836 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $2,940 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $900 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $900 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $15 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $25 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 463 (182 male / 281 female) |
| Admitted | 440 (173 male / 267 female) |
| Admission rate | 95% |
| First-time Enrollment | 294 (115 male / 179 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 289 (111 male / 178 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 5 (4 male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,651 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1165th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 84% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 379 / 502 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 383 / 509 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 762 / 1011 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Ranks 5167th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,978 | 261 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $290 | 51 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $355 | 6 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,262 | 61 | |
| Any financial aid type | 261 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 577 | 1,074 | 1,651 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 577 | 1,074 | 1,651 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 149 | 224 | 373 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 149 | 224 | 373 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 57 | 60 | |
| 8 | 29 | 37 | |
| 9 | 10 | 19 | |
| 4 | 15 | 19 | |
| 6 | 11 | 17 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Ranks 3904th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $28,112 ($27,877 male / $28,701 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 35 (25 male / 10 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 55 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $150,360 |
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