Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,920

2021 Average Net Price

$8,240

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.57%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

95.4%

263 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

785

81.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.5%

59 Graduates

About

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a higher education institution located in Mayagüez Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Social Work (27 degrees awarded), Forensic Psychology (17 degrees), and Criminology (14 degrees).

In 2021, 213 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. 72.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (211 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $4,920, which is $−23,585 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $4,920, which is $−23,585 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,240.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was $4,920. The cost of tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is $−23,585 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,240

2021 Value

4.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,240. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez grew by 4.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,893

Room and Board

$1,763

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was of $6,893 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.59% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,763. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.61% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.53% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.57%

2019 Default Rate

100

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 4.57%, which represents 100 out of the 2188 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received 263 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 39.7% annual growth. Out of those 263 applicants, 251 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.4% acceptance rate.

There were 785 students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2021.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an overall enrollment yield of 36.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

251

Accepted Out of 263

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 95.4% (251 admissions from 263 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 96.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 39.7%, while admissions declined by −40.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had a total enrollment of 785 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 641 students and the part-time enrollment is 144. This means that 81.7% of students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (66.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (33.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (86%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 785 students. The full-time enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 641 and the part-time enrollment is 144. This means that 81.7% of students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

777 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is 99% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 95 more women than men received degrees from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino (211 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is Social Work (27 degrees awarded), followed by Forensic Psychology (17 degrees) and Criminology (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees), and Social Sciences (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Physicians (405,080 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (360,138 people), Other managers (344,549 people), Social workers, all other (225,553 people), and Postsecondary teachers (201,871 people).

The most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees), Social Sciences (23 degrees), Protective Services (13 degrees), and Biology (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees), Social Sciences (23 degrees), Protective Services (13 degrees), and Biology (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (600,565 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (498,792 people), Elementary & secondary schools (493,053 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (488,197 people), and Legal services (298,216 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.

Most Common (2021)

Social Work
27 degree-majors awarded
Forensic Psychology
17 degree-majors awarded
Criminology
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was Social Work with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

154

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, which is 0.383 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (154).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 9 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in Social Work, which is 4.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (42.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is Female and Hispanic or Latino (42.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

211 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino (211 degrees awarded).

0.939% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hispanic or latino female (153 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (58 degrees).

Operations

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez employs 18 Assistant professors, 7 Associate professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are Female Assistant professor (10), Male Assistant professor (8), and Female Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Management, with 9 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 7 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Management with 9 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female Associate professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.