2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$8,503
Net Price
50%
Admitted
75%
Enrolled
50%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 13,226. In 2021, there were 310 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Puerto Rico and ranks #68 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
310
Total Enrollment
13,226
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Ranking for University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
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Puerto Rico Rank
Combining ranking factors for 28 schools that offer psychology degrees in Puerto Rico, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras ranks #68.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Community Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology and Social Work. At the doctorate level General Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Community Psychology | – | 1 | – |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 7 | – |
| General Psychology | 165 | – | 23 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | 6 | – |
| Social Work | 87 | 17 | 4 |
| Total Graduates | 252 | 31 | 27 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 5,677 students applied to the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. The university admitted 50% and 75% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Puerto Rico universities is 1,371. On average, all Puerto Rico institutions admit 65% and 73% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 80%. Compared to all Puerto Rico four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is 50%, compared to 38% for all Puerto Rico universities.
Compare UPR-Rio Piedras to Puerto Rico Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras to the average of all Puerto Rico four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UPR-Rio Piedras
5,677
Applicants
50%
Percent Admitted
75%
Percent Enrolled
80%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
PR Colleges
1,371
Applicants
65%
Percent Admitted
73%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 830 or 74% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 288 or 26% part-time faculty members employed at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 743 or 66%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UPR-Rio Piedras
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
74%
Percent Full-Time
26%
Percent Part-Time
66%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
PR Colleges
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
43%
Percent Full-Time
57%
Percent Part-Time
41%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,640, and the average cost for books and supplies is $2,168.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $3,690 and the average cost for graduate fees is $300.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $0 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $0 |
| Total Living Expenses | $0 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $4,640 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $2,168 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $6,808 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $3,690 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $300 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $3,990 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is $8,503. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras to all Puerto Rico universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UPR-Rio Piedras
$6,808
Cost to Attend
$5,185
Average Financial Aid
66%
Percent Receiving Aid
$8,503
Net Price
PR Colleges
$20,302
Cost to Attend
$5,884
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$8,142
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,539 or 66%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 9,216 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,185.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 9,216 | $5,185 |
| Pell Grants | 6,968 | $5,239 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,358 | $10,356 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UPR-Rio Piedras
9,216
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
6,968
Number of Pell Grants
40%
Pell Grants
1,358
Federal Student Loans
8%
Federal Student Loans
PR Colleges
2,960
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
2,526
Number of Pell Grants
41%
Pell Grants
636
Federal Student Loans
10%
Federal Student Loans
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