The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM), also known as the Colegio, is a public research university founded in 1911 and part of the University of Puerto Rico system. Located in Mayagüez on Puerto Rico's west coast, UPRM is widely recognized as the Caribbean's premier engineering and science institution, graduating more than 600 engineers annually. The university hosts one of the largest engineering job fairs in the Caribbean, attracting hundreds of companies and federal agencies recruiting UPRM graduates. The Tarzans (men's teams) and Janes (women's teams), represented by their bulldog mascot Tarzán, compete in NCAA Division II athletics in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). UPRM's rigorous academic environment, particularly in engineering, agricultural sciences, and natural sciences, produces graduates with median earnings of nearly $49,000 ten years after enrollment. The university plays a vital role in Puerto Rico's economic development and maintains strong research partnerships with federal agencies including NASA and the NSF.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$5,274
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $5,274
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
