Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a private nonprofit institution located in Hato Rey, PR with approximately 3,791 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $16,338 per year. The graduation rate is 24%, and the typical graduate earns $36,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the relatively low net price of $16,338/year and modest debt at graduation ($12,830) make this an affordable engineering-focused option, the 24% graduation rate is a serious red flag that suggests many students struggle to finish. Worth considering if you're a highly motivated engineering or technology student who has a clear plan, strong support systems, and can honestly assess your readiness for a demanding technical curriculum — but go in with eyes open about the odds.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,791 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico
377 Ponce de Leon Ave
Hato Rey, PR 00919
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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