C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus San Juan, PR UPR Medical Sciences Campus, founded in 1950, is an upper-division medical university. Programs are offered through the College of Health-Related Professions and the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health. Its urban campus is located in San Juan. Web Site www.rcm.upr.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 535 Women Men Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees $2,196 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 42% Average Freshman Award $5,072 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $4,240
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 Differs by program 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 4% of classes CAMPUS LIFE San Juan Population 389,714 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
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 Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives 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 Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address PO Box 365067 City, State, Zip San Juan, PR 00936-5067 Phone (787) 758-2525 x5211 Fax (787) 754-0474 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification maribel.ortiz5@upr.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $20 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission No Transfer applications not 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 Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
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 Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 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 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 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 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 $2,196 Room and Board Books and Supplies $1,825 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline April 30 Final deadline June 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning August 1 Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003945 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2007-08 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 42% Average Award $5,072 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 159 (79.9%) of freshmen 151 (95.0%) of applicants 151 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 1 (.7%) of aid recipients Received by 139 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,437 Received by 63 (41.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,903 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 47% Average Award $5,436 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 299 (72.0%) of undergraduates 285 (95.3%) of applicants 285 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 6 (2.1%) of aid recipients Received by 254 (89.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,082 Received by 136 (47.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,740
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 2007-08 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 42% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $4,240 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 Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Department of Health and Human Services Scholarships None 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) Performing Arts Children of Faculty/Staff, Veterans, Veterans' Children
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 $953
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 Differs by program Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Public Health Education and Promotion Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
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 None Honors program, Internships Not offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted 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: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 4% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available 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 Science, Master of Health Services Administration, Master of Public Health Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health Master's Programs of Study Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing Adult Nursing Allied Health--General Anatomy Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biostatistics Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology Clinical Research Communication Disorders Community Health Nursing Demography and Population Studies Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Gerontological Nursing Gerontology Health Education Health Informatics Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Health Services Research Industrial Hygiene Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing Microbiology Nurse Midwifery Nursing--General Nutrition Occupational Therapy Pediatric Nursing Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physiology Psychiatric Nursing Toxicology
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 Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy Doctoral Programs of Study Allied Health--General Allopathic Medicine Anatomy Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Communication Disorders Dentistry Environmental and Occupational Health Microbiology Nutrition Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology Pharmacy Physiology Toxicology
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 San Juan Population 389,714 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Large city 11 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 1 mile from campus in San Juan 1 mile from campus in San Juan 3 miles 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 Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Not available Not available Not available 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 Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
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, drama theatre, student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC
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 Yes All Undergraduates 535 Women Men Full-Time Undergraduates Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 23 All Graduate Students UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued 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