
Dewey University-Hato Rey is identified as accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Institutional accreditation concerns the institution as a whole; it is different from approval or specialized accreditation of an individual program.
Accreditation can be relevant to federal student-aid eligibility, but aid also depends on the institution's and program's participation and the student's eligibility. It does not guarantee that another college will accept transferred credits or that a graduate will qualify for a professional license. Nursing and education applicants should separately verify their exact program's current approvals and the requirements of the jurisdiction where they intend to practice.
Because accreditation and program approval can change, applicants should check ABHES's current institutional directory and the relevant licensing authority before enrolling. The campus name and program location should match the records they review.
Dewey University-Hato Rey reports an open-admission policy for entering students. Applicants still need to meet applicable educational and program requirements; open admission does not mean automatic entry into every course, clinical placement, or professional program.
Degree-seeking applicants should be prepared to document high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED, and submit the institution's application and requested records. The campus reports that it accepts dual credit, but does not award Advanced Placement credit or credit for life experience under the reported policies. An applicant with college coursework should also request a transfer-credit review.
Before applying to a particular program, ask admissions whether it requires placement testing, prerequisite courses, health records, background checks, or other steps. Confirm the current application dates and any language requirements directly with the campus; an institution-wide admissions description may not capture requirements for a specific credential.
Applicants should confirm Dewey University-Hato Rey's current application fee before submitting an application. A published tuition or required-fee figure is not an application fee, and the two should not be treated as interchangeable.
Ask admissions for the amount charged for the intended program and applicant category, when payment is due, and whether a fee waiver can be requested before submission. If a charge appears in an application portal, check whether it is for applying, reserving a place, or another purpose.
Students should not assume that Dewey University-Hato Rey operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. Participation through another institution would require a verified cross-enrollment arrangement, not merely proximity to a college that hosts ROTC.
A student interested in commissioning should ask the Hato Rey registrar and the relevant ROTC host unit whether cross-enrollment is permitted, whether the student's degree and schedule qualify, and where military-science courses take place. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules, and participation can involve a service obligation.
Dewey University-Hato Rey generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions: previous coursework must be evaluated against the requirements of the intended Dewey program.
Transfer applicants should arrange for official college transcripts and request a written, course-by-course evaluation before committing to a schedule. That evaluation should identify which credits satisfy general education, major, and elective requirements, as well as how many credits must be completed through Dewey University. Students entering nursing or education should pay particular attention to the currency of prerequisite courses and rules governing clinical or practicum work.
The campus reports a small transfer-in group - three degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in the cited IPEDS period - but that count does not predict an individual applicant's eligibility or credit award.
Applicants should not assume that a semester abroad or international exchange is built into a Dewey University-Hato Rey program. Such an option would need academic approval, a workable course match, and arrangements compatible with any required clinical or practicum sequence.
Students interested in an outside program should obtain written confirmation of transferability before paying a provider. They should also ask the financial aid office whether their aid can be used for the proposed enrollment; approval to transfer credits and permission to use aid are different questions.
High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredOpen admission policy
YesDual credit
YesCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoOrientation program
YesStudy abroad
NoStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.