University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. 81% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a public institution located in Humacao, PR with approximately 2,529 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Puerto Rico-Humacao has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,675 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $29,521 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a public college in Humacao, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico. Its campus is home to the UPRH Astronomical Observatory and the college graduates more majors in chemistry, physics, and mathematics than any other higher education institution on the island. UPRH has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) since 1965.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $5,500 median debt at graduation is impressively low, making this one of the more financially sensible options in Puerto Rico, but a 53% graduation rate means roughly half of entering students don't finish — worth asking hard questions about support resources before committing. That said, if you're serious about STEM, this school punches above its weight, producing more chemistry, physics, and math graduates than any other institution on the island. Strong fit for cost-conscious students with a clear academic direction, especially in the sciences.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 49 | $38,201 | $88,910 | −$50,709 |
| Social Work | 40 | $29,644 | $51,790 | −$22,146 |
| Biology, General | 39 | $35,613 | $57,214 | −$21,601 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 38 | $45,816 | $62,582 | −$16,766 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 34 | $33,999 | $76,194 | −$42,195 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 31 | $24,322 | $50,497 | −$26,175 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 18 | $28,024 | $68,069 | −$40,045 |
| Chemistry | 17 | $50,727 | $65,120 | −$14,393 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 16 | $31,382 | $48,842 | −$17,460 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 16 | $22,593 | $28,311 | −$5,718 |
| International Business | 15 | $38,062 | $73,201 | −$35,139 |
| Physics | 13 | $67,625 | $76,786 | −$9,161 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (2,529 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao?
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao has an acceptance rate of 55%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Humacao hard to get into?
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Humacao cost?
The average net price at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is about $12,675 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao?
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao has a graduation rate of 47%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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