Colleges in Puerto Rico

There are fewer schools than is typical in this state, but students should remember quality is more important than quantity. Puerto Rico colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $4,651, while students attending out-of-state may pay something more like $5,224.

An estimated 17% of college students in Puerto Rico take out loans, with the average loan amount being $3,293.

Below is a listing of the most popular colleges in Puerto Rico sorted by largest school to smallest:

There are approximately 11,239 students at Instituto de Banca in total, 9,403 of which are full-time undergraduates.

Roughly, 34% of students at Instituto de Banca take out loans to pay for college. The typical loan amount is $5,454. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%!

The average earnings of bachelor-degree holders from Instituto de Banca is $16,300.

The total student population at National University College is 11,654, of which 6,470 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average National University College undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 59% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

55% of National University College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of these loans is $5,453. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 24.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor-degree holder from this school earns $17,400.

There are 9,922 full-time undergraduates at Universidad del Turabo, and 17,034 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Universidad del Turabo. The freshman retention rate is 77%.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. Most of these students take out loans totaling $2,881. The student loan default rate of 6.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate for Universidad del Turabo with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $19,700 after graduation.

The total student population at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras is 15,098, of which 10,589 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average UPR - RP undergraduate about 4.9 years to complete their degree.

About 40% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

2% of UPR - RP students take out loans to afford college costs. Most of these students take out loans totaling $3,467. The student loan default rate of 8.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The typical graduate with a bachelor’s degree from UPR - RP earns $0.

There are approximately 13,003 students at UMET in total, 7,864 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average UMET undergraduate about 5.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 32% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical loan amount is $3,456. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

$19,400 is the average amount a bachelor-degree holder from UMET earns.

There are 6,893 full-time undergraduates at UNE, and 11,642 students altogether. It takes the average UNE undergraduate about 5.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly, 39% of students at UNE take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of these loans is $2,964. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.1% is close to the national average.

Students who graduate for UNE with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $19,600 after graduation.

There are approximately 13,481 students at UPRM in total, 11,494 of which are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at UPRM. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone: It has an acceptance rate of 74%. Of the accepted students, 54% are men and 46% are women.

Approximately 5% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical loan amount is $3,286. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The typical graduate with a bachelor’s degree from UPRM earns $0.

The total student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is 8,607, of which 4,997 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

About 56% of students who apply get accepted. Around 46% of accepted students are men, and 54% are women.

Roughly, 12% of students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro take out loans to pay for college. Most of these students take out loans totaling $3,586. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro has a 7.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The average earnings of bachelor-degree holders from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is $19,800.

There are 4,779 full-time undergraduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce, and 7,381 students altogether. It takes the average Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce undergraduate about 5.2 years to complete their degree.

93% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

40% of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of these loans is $3,947. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor-degree holder from this school earns $18,500.

There are 2,225 full-time undergraduates at Mech-Tech College, and 2,448 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Mech-Tech College. The freshman retention rate is 77%.

15% of Mech-Tech College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical loan amount is $1,464. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

$20,900 is the average amount a bachelor-degree holder from Mech-Tech College earns.

There are approximately 5,205 students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce in total, 4,098 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone: It has an acceptance rate of 59%. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of these loans is $3,357. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor-degree holder from this school earns $19,800.

The total student population at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is 4,783, of which 3,743 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Sagrado undergraduate about 5.1 years to complete their degree.

About 41% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

Roughly, 18% of students at Sagrado take out loans to pay for college. Most of these students take out loans totaling $3,216. Sagrado has a 4.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The typical graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Sagrado earns $20,200.

The total student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German is 4,759, of which 3,693 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German undergraduate about 4.9 years to complete their degree.

About 69% of students who apply get accepted. Around 48% of accepted students are men, and 52% are women.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. Most of these students take out loans totaling $2,532. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The average earnings of bachelor-degree holders from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - San German is $19,800.

There are approximately 2,378 students at EDIC College in total, 1,666 of which are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at EDIC College. The freshman retention rate is 80%.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

2% of EDIC College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical loan amount is $3,500.

$17,700 is the average amount a bachelor-degree holder from EDIC College earns.

There are 3,375 full-time undergraduates at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla, and 4,219 students altogether. It takes the average Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone: It has an acceptance rate of 57%. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

Roughly, 1% of students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of these loans is $1,720. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla has a 7.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate for Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $19,800 after graduation.

The total student population at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences is 2,273, of which 325 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has an admirable student-to-faculty ratio of 2 to 1.

Roughly, % of students at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences take out loans to pay for college. Most of these students take out loans totaling $. University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences has a 2.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate for University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $0 after graduation.

There are approximately 4,320 students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo in total, 3,376 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone: It has an acceptance rate of 58%. Around 42% of accepted students are men, and 58% are women.

3% of Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical loan amount is $2,992. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

$19,800 is the average amount a bachelor-degree holder from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo earns.

There are full-time undergraduates at UNINI, and 218 students altogether.

Approximately % of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of these loans is $.

A typical bachelor-degree holder from this school earns $.

There are approximately 4,315 students at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico in total, 1,687 of which are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

41% of Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of these loans is $3,779. The student loan default rate of 8.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The average earnings of bachelor-degree holders from Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is $29,800.

The total student population at Ponce Paramedical College Inc is 1,412, of which 1,346 students are full-time undergraduates.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical loan amount is $5,295. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 20% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%!

The typical graduate with a bachelor’s degree from POPAC earns $16,000.

There are 3,523 full-time undergraduates at University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo, and 3,799 students altogether. It takes the average University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo undergraduate about 5.1 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone: It has an acceptance rate of 37%. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Roughly, 0% of students at University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo take out loans to pay for college. Most of these students take out loans totaling $. The student loan default rate of 9.6% is very similar to the national average.

$0 is the average amount a bachelor-degree holder from University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo earns.

The total student population at University of Puerto Rico - Carolina is 3,792, of which 2,993 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average University of Puerto Rico - Carolina undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

About 32% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of these loans is $3,500. The student loan default rate of 9.3% is very similar to the national average.

The typical graduate with a bachelor’s degree from University of Puerto Rico - Carolina earns $0.

There are 3,176 full-time undergraduates at UPRC, and 3,496 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at UPRC. The freshman retention rate is 79%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone: It has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

0% of UPRC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical loan amount is $3,000. UPRC has a 4.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The average earnings of bachelor-degree holders from UPRC is $0.

There are approximately 3,723 students at UPRH in total, 3,356 of which are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at UPRH. The freshman retention rate is 80%.

About 38% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Roughly, 2% of students at UPRH take out loans to pay for college. Most of these students take out loans totaling $2,658. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.1% is close to the national average.

Students who graduate for UPRH with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $0 after graduation.

The total student population at Columbia Central University - Caguas is 1,410, of which 591 students are full-time undergraduates.

Roughly, 1% of students at Columbia Central University - Caguas take out loans to pay for college. The typical loan amount is $928.

A typical bachelor-degree holder from this school earns $21,300.