Campus & Student Life at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Home to about 11,966 undergraduates in 2020, UPR Mayaguez is a large, public university located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UPR Mayaguez offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UPR Mayaguez can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UPR Mayaguez Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UPR Mayaguez Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UPR Mayaguez Disability Services.

UPR Mayaguez for the Military

While not a "service academy", UPR Mayaguez does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UPR Mayaguez Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UPR Mayaguez for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

UPR Mayaguez does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

UPR Mayaguez has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,966 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,859 (90.7%). Part-time attendance was 1,107 (9.3%).

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez is Ranked #2,386 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UPR Mayaguez is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UPR Mayaguez #2386 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UPR Mayaguez by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UPR Mayaguez Diversity Guide.

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Competes in the NCAA

UPR Mayaguez has a total of 257 student athletes, 152 men and 105 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Athletics