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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR)

Black Pinpoint PO BOX 192017 | Hato Rey, PR | 00919-2017

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
611
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Acceptance Rate
85%
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Average HS GPA
3.21

SAT & ACT Test Scores

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
68/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$7,488
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,342
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$2,996
On-Campus Room and Board
11857
Approximate Expenses per year
$24,683

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
219
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Terminal Degree
67

Gender

Men
131
Women
88
Minority
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's

Prominent Alumni

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Triple S – Civil Engineer

Joan Hernández

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06. Student Body

Gender

20% female80% male

Students

44% are
full time56% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,357

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Coffee Shop - Cafeteria Mi Casa

Gym Facility

Athletic Court - Sport Activities

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Plaza Las Americas - Shopping Area

Old San Juan - Museum, Social Activities Places

Beaches Areas

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Teresa Cardona
Director of Admissions and Recrutment
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PO BOX 192017 Hato Rey, PR 00919-2017
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787.622.8000 x240

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
787.622.8000 x240

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

n/a


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

n/a


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

Participate in intramural sports
2%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
2%

Men's Sports (PUPR)

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Basketball
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (PUPR)

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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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International Student

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Sheila Vazquez
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
20
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell, Apple, Brocade, AT&T, Sprint

13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$2,973
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$2,959
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,613
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$1,796

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Classes
02 - Interest Inventory
03 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
  • Architecture.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
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03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
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04 EDUCATION.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
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05 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Engineering/Industrial Management.
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying.
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06 ENGINEERING.
  • Chemical Engineering.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering, Other.
  • Industrial Engineering.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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07 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
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08 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Interior Design.

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