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Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao

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world rank  7654

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Overview

Founded in 1962, the Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao (University of Puerto Rico at Humacao) is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Humacao (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao (UPRH) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao (UPRH) 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 62-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 50-59% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization an averagely selective institution. UPRH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
Acronym UPRH
Founded 1962
Mascot El Búho the Owl
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University Location

Address Call Box 860
Humacao
00792
Puerto Rico
Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao Phone Number +1 (787) 850 0000
Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao'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 Humacao's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao.

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's admission information.

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao.

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


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.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's main facilities:


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University of Puerto Rico-Humacao'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 82,346 physical volumes, 1,803 physical media, 65 digital/electronic media and 139 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Humacao's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's main services:


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1962


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico (CEPR)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico Humacao's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Puerto Rico

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Instagram Instagram

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