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EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian

#1651 in US ranking San Sebastian, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$13,894
Tuition & fees
$7,050
Avg. aid
$6,968
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
29%
Median salary
$36,504
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian?

EDP University of Puerto Rico is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it does not mean that every individual degree has a separate professional accreditation.

Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and to how other institutions may evaluate transfer credit, but neither aid nor credit acceptance is automatic for every student or course. Applicants to nursing or another regulated field should separately check the exact program's current professional approval or accreditation and the licensing rules where they intend to work. The MSCHE institution listing and the relevant licensing authority are the most direct places to confirm status for a particular campus and credential.

What are the admission requirements at EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian?

First-time degree applicants should expect to document secondary-school completion and submit a secondary-school record and GPA information. The institution does not have an open-admission policy, although its reported first-time admission rate was about 96%: 180 of 188 applicants were admitted in the reported cycle. A high admission rate is not a waiver of academic or program requirements.

SAT and ACT scores, school rank, recommendations, and completion of a college-preparatory curriculum are neither required nor recommended in the reported admissions criteria. Applicants should use the current application instructions to establish which completion credential is accepted, how official records must be sent, and whether their chosen program has additional requirements. Those details can differ between first-time, transfer, and graduate applicants.

What are the application fees and waivers at EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian?

Applicants should confirm the current application charge, if any, in the San Sebastián application process before submitting a form or payment. An application fee is distinct from tuition, mandatory course charges, and any later enrollment deposit.

Anyone who may qualify for a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request procedure before paying. The answer may depend on applicant category or application method; a payment already submitted should not be assumed refundable.

What types of ROTC programs are available at EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian?

Students considering ROTC should not assume that EDP University's San Sebastián location operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit, or that enrollment through a nearby host institution is available. A usable cross-enrollment arrangement would require confirmation from both the university and the ROTC host.

ROTC participation can involve academic scheduling, physical and medical eligibility, a separate application, and, depending on the pathway, a military service obligation. Prospective participants should establish whether courses would count toward their EDP degree before building ROTC into an enrollment or financial plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian?

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastián generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses are separate decisions. Transfer entrants are reported for fall, winter, spring, and summer terms.

Applicants should arrange official college transcripts and request an evaluation against their specific San Sebastián degree plan. That evaluation should identify course equivalencies, credits that count only as electives, remaining institutional requirements, and any limits affecting clinical or other sequenced coursework. The institution also reports accepting CLEP subject examinations; applicants should confirm which exams and scores apply to their program. Students with substantial prior learning can ask separately about credit for life experience.

What types of study abroad programs are available at EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian?

Students interested in study abroad should establish whether their San Sebastián program permits coursework through an exchange, a short-term experience, or an independently arranged provider before committing to travel. Participation through a university partner would be different from enrolling directly with an outside organization.

Written academic approval is particularly important in programs with prescribed course sequences or clinical requirements. Students should confirm how credits would transfer, whether a proposed experience affects their graduation timetable, and how any financial aid would apply to the approved program and term.

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian Admissions Factors

Acceptance rate
96%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
96%
Puerto Rico
64%
US
78%

100% of admitted students enrolled (180 of 180)

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian Admissions

Applicants
Total: 188
Admission
Total: 180
Enrolled
Total: 180
Women
Men

How to Apply to EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 111
Out-of-state: 69

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 180
Transfer: 114

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Secondary school GPA

Required

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

Considered but not required

Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Neither required nor recommended

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

No

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

No

Study abroad

No

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 5, 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.

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