Founded in 1972, the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla (University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla) is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Aguadilla (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla (UPRAG) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla (UPRAG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 52-year-old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. UPRAG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla |
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Name (English) | University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla |
Acronym | UPRAG |
Founded | 1972 |
Colours | Blue and yellow |
Mascot | Shark y Cora |
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Address | Arch Road, Maleza Baja Aguadilla 00603 Puerto Rico |
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+1 (787) 890 2681 | |
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The following Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla's academic range and degree level offering.
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5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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International students |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla is a public higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla does not have any religious affiliation.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more
The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate) |
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This institution has a physical Library.
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 47,434 physical volumes, 2,765 physical media and 89 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 14 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.Not reported
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla's main services:
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This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1976
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