10-yr median earnings
$35,723
Federal aid recipients only
Public · San Juan, Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a public institution in San Juan, Puerto Rico. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $9,175
- Avg net price / yr
- $35,723
- 10-yr median earnings
- 51.4%
- 150%-time completion
- 54.6%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras pairs modest former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- 34th pct.
- former-student earnings, US
- 54.6%
- acceptance rate
- 51.4%
- 150%-time completion
- +59%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: R2
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C
College Value Score
58/100
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings F
$35,723
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price A-
$9,175
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate D
51.4%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt A+
$5,500
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment C
63.8%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention C-
77.2%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$9,175
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
51.4%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 51.4%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$35,723 34th percentile higher than 34% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $35,723 | #3375 of 5103 | 34th |
| Average net price | $9,175 | #984 of 5020 | 80th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 51.4% | #2861 of 4858 | 41st |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,572 | #424 of 5462 | 92nd |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
8,572
Undergraduate enrollment
54.6%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
51.4%
150%-time completion
$35,723
10-yr median earnings
77.2%
First-year retention
How University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras ranks in Puerto Rico
State rank among 124 reporting Puerto Rico colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $35,723 | #5 of 124 | 96th |
| Average net price | $9,175 | #74 of 107 | 31st (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 51.4% | #55 of 104 | 47th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,572 | #3 of 113 | 97th |
Highest former-student earnings in Puerto Rico
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $48,992 | $17,936 |
| 2 | Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $47,540 | $17,540 |
| 3 | University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences | $45,953 | - |
| 4 | Albizu University-San Juan | $41,544 | $9,732 |
| 5 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasThis school | $35,723 | $9,175 |
| 6 | University of Puerto Rico | $34,409 | $8,484 |
| 7 | Universidad del Sagrado Corazon | $31,754 | $12,924 |
| 8 | Universidad Central Del Caribe | $31,468 | $8,524 |
| 9 | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | $31,394 | $10,990 |
| 10 | University of Puerto Rico at Cayey | $30,958 | $10,176 |
| 11 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $30,821 | $9,788 |
| 12 | University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | $30,626 | $12,945 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 54.6% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$8,018 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$8,553 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$11,002 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$13,018 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $5,354 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $5,354 |
| Average Net Price | $9,175 |
66.5%
Pell Grant Rate
4.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$5,500
Median Debt
$58/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras rose +94.5% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $3,346 in 2013 to $6,507 in 2023, a rise of $3,161 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $3,3462023 · $6,507
Over the same years, enrollment went -26.1% (11,834 → 8,748 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
61.8%
Female
15.6%
First Generation
Outcomes
77.2%
Retention Rate
$22,417
Median Earnings (6yr)
63.8%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 51.4% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 77.2% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $22,417 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $35,723 |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 63.8% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $5,500 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $58/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33 | 1,625 | $35,784 | $57,851 | $5,615 |
| Master's | 7 | 190 | $46,612 | $59,695 | $20,890 |
| Doctoral | 1 | 19 | $47,470 | $47,470 | - |
Top programs at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Public Administration
Public Administration
$59,695 median earnings
- Finance and Financial Mana…
Finance and Financial Management Services
$57,851 median earnings
- Business/Commerce, General
Business/Commerce, General
$57,619 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$57,201 median earnings
- Law
Law
$54,370 median earnings
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$54,102 median earnings
- Psychology, General
Psychology, General
$47,470 median earnings
- Marketing
Marketing
$46,038 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | Master's | 19 | $59,695 | - |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | 63 | $57,851 | - |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 43 | $57,619 | $13,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 122 | $57,201 | $5,750 |
| Law | Master's | - | $54,370 | $50,500 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 20 | $54,102 | - |
| Psychology, General | Doctoral | 19 | $47,470 | - |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | 107 | $46,038 | $5,500 |
| Architecture | Master's | 34 | $44,338 | $13,500 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | 64 | $43,731 | - |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 52 | $41,417 | $6,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 29 | $40,414 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | 34 | $40,173 | $5,500 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 216 | $40,152 | $5,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's | - | $40,076 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras? ▼
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is a public institution in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The acceptance rate is 54.6%. Undergraduate enrollment is 8,572 students.
How much do University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $35,723 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $22,417.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is $9,175. In-state tuition is $5,354 and out-of-state tuition is $5,354. Median student debt at graduation is $5,500.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras? ▼
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras has a 51.4% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 77.2%.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is $5,500, while former students earn a median of $35,723 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 15% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 63.8% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $58.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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