What University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras costs
University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras charges $5,354 a year in published tuition and fees, about $2,677 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $15,118 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $9,119 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras
For fall 2024, University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras received 4,799 applications and admitted 2,620 students, and 1,867 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 169 |
| Psychology | 128 |
| Accounting | 82 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 62 |
| Social Work | 51 |
| Environmental Design / Architecture | 43 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 41 |
| Finance | 40 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
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Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- California State University, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California: 8,577 undergraduates
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- Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio: 8,969 undergraduates
- Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland: 9,019 undergraduates
- Texas A & M University–Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas: 8,034 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras's acceptance rate? 54.6% for fall 2024: 2,620 of 4,799 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras? $5,354 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras? About 8,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
