University of Puerto Rico-Utuado

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado is a small independent baccalaureate institution located in Utuado, Puerto Rico, with an undergraduate enrollment of 325. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader Puerto Rico postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 64% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 64% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $14,709 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 24%, 21 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $23,906. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $3,500. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.