The University of Puerto Rico was founded in 1903 with the help of a land grant from the U.S. Government. It was the first university system in Puerto Rico, and at over a century old has been adapting to the needs of students and residents for many years of academic growth.
The campus of Mayag
| Overall Score (about) | 82.2 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $6,262 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 26 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 88% / 40% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 13,224 |
UPRM offers undergraduate, master
UPRM is a competitive college that accepts academically promising applications. Prospective students must provide either a high school diploma or a GED certificate as well as SAT scores, which will be used in determining admission.
The Application Form is available online at the Admissions Office website. Students must complete this application and submit it with the $20 non-refundable application fee by the listed deadline, which is in the middle of February. Students should send hard copies of their SAT and SAT II scores and official transcripts along with their application.
UPRM offers aid to students who demonstrate financial need. All students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which is available online at www.fafsa.com. The FAFSA determines eligibility for federal aid in the form of grants, loans, and work-study programs. It is also a required supplementary document for many third-party aid programs and scholarship competitions.
Students can visit the Financial Aid Office to learn about the different forms of aid available and to get help filling out the FAFSA form.
UPRM is an NCAA Division II sports team. Its athletes compete in 16 men
The island of Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean, between the minor Antilles and the Dominican Republic. It is home to nearly four million people of Hispanic, European, and African descent, mostly concentrated in the San Juan metropolis. It has a steady climate that is warm in both summer and winter.
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There are over 100 student clubs and organizations at UPRM. Students can join groups for different career interests, political affiliations, Greek organizations, and extracurricular activities like chess and orchestra. There are also honor societies for students who excel academically or in a particular department. Any student can start a club
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