Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, founded in 1966, is a private university focusing on engineering, technical, and industrialrelated studies. Its eight-acre campus is located in downtown Hato Rey. Web Site www.pupr.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 3,493 Women 702 (20.1%) Men 2,791 (79.9%) Graduate Students 798 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 85% of 611 applicants were admitted No No August 16 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.25 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $8,328 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 29% Average Freshman Award $5,339 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Trimester Required 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 43% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Hato Rey Population 20,867 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities San Juan 10% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.1% Asian 0.0% Black/African-American 96.9% Hispanic/Latino 0.1% White 0.1% Unknown First-Year Students Returning 77.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years.4% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 70% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 15.0%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 3 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 3 Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not used if submitted Considered if submitted Not used if submitted Not used if submitted Not used if submitted SAT: Not used ACT: Not used Scores Due in Admissions Office August 16 August 16 August 16 August 16 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 377 Ponce de Leon Avenue City, State, Zip Hato Rey, PR 00918 Phone Fax E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification (787) 622-8000 x310 admissions@pupr.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $30 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission August 16 Not available No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 70% Score of 500-600 0% Score of 400-500 30% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 50% Score of 400-500 50% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% 85% of 611 applicants were admitted 87% of 134 applicants were admitted 85% of 477 applicants were admitted 361 (69%) of 521 admitted students enrolled 61 (52%) of 117 admitted students enrolled 300 (74%) of 404 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.25 3.75 and Above 17% 3.50-3.74 16% 3.25-3.49 14% 3.00-3.24 17% 2.50-2.99 25% 2.00-2.49 10% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $8,328 Room and Board Books and Supplies $2,342 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline May 15 Final deadline June 30 Award Notification On or about July 15 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 014255 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 29% Average Award $5,339 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift 327 (95.3%) of freshmen 313 (95.7%) of applicants 303 (96.8%) of applicants with financial need 1 (.3%) of aid recipients Received by 303 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,904 Received by 34 (11.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,176 Received by 172 (56.8%) of aid recipients Merit-Based Gift Average amount $208 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 45% Average Award $7,698 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift 1,918 (87.5%) of undergraduates 1,865 (97.2%) of applicants 1,774 (95.1%) of applicants with financial need 8 (.5%) of aid recipients Received by 1,774 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,535 Received by 345 (19.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,004 Received by 441 (24.9%) of aid recipients Merit-Based Gift Average amount $245
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Trimester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Architecture Business Administration and Management, General Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering, General Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Electrical and Electronics Engineering Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Finance, General Industrial Engineering Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mechanical Engineering Surveying Technology/Surveying
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Engineering, Architecture, Business/marketing None Honors program, Cooperative education program, Internships Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 43% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 143,529 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 800 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Manufacturing Competitiveness, Master of Science, Master of Engineering Management, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Business Administration, Master of Computer Science, Master of Environmental Management, Master of Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Management and Policy Industrial and Manufacturing Management International Business Landscape Architecture Management Information Systems Management of Technology Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Hato Rey Population 20,867 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size San Juan Large city 10 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 miles from campus in Carolina 8 miles from campus in San Juan 1 mile from campus in San Juan Weather Temperature 71 average low in winter, 90 average high in summer Rain 78 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College does not provide housing for students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Not available over 250 security cameras on campus PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Soccer x Table Tennis x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, dance, student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC 10% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 3,493 Women 702 (20.1%) Men 2,791 (79.9%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,592 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 798 Yes 0.1% Asian 0.0% Black/African-American 96.9% Hispanic/Latino 0.1% White 0.1% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 77.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years.4% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 5.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 16.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 70% Average Starting Salary $30,000 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 15.0% Disciplines Pursued Engineering 3.5% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018