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EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba

#2211 in US ranking Villalba, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$15,970
Tuition & fees
$4,940
Avg. aid
$6,849
Receiving aid
73%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
76%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
25%
Median salary
$36,504
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba?

EDP University of Puerto Rico is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation concerns the university as a whole; it is different from accreditation of an individual degree program.

That distinction matters most for programs connected to professional licensure. A prospective nursing student, for example, should identify the exact Villalba program, confirm its current programmatic approvals with the relevant accreditor and Puerto Rico licensing authority, and ask whether the curriculum meets requirements in any other jurisdiction where they hope to practice. Institutional accreditation can be important for federal aid eligibility and transfer-credit review, but another college decides whether to accept individual credits.

What are the admission requirements at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba?

First-time degree-seeking applicants should be prepared to submit an application, a secondary-school record, and a secondary-school GPA. The institution reports that it does not operate under an open-admission policy.

In its 2024-25 admissions reporting, SAT and ACT scores, class rank, recommendations, and completion of a college-preparatory program were neither required nor recommended. A formal demonstration of competencies could be considered but was not required. Program-specific screening may differ, particularly where clinical training or professional eligibility is involved; applicants should check the current requirements for their exact credential before submitting records. In the reported admissions cycle, 87 of 115 first-time applicants were admitted, an acceptance rate of approximately 76%.

What are the application fees and waivers at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba?

Applicants should confirm the current application charge with EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba before submitting a form or payment. A tuition or enrollment charge is not the same thing as an application fee.

If paying an application charge would be a hardship, ask admissions whether a waiver is offered for your applicant category and whether approval must be obtained before submission. Transfer and first-time applicants should each check the charge attached to the application route they will actually use.

What types of ROTC programs are available at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba?

Students interested in ROTC should not assume that enrollment at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba includes access to an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit. Participation through another institution would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement.

Before planning a degree around ROTC, ask both Villalba admissions and the proposed host unit whether EDP students may enroll, whether required military-science courses fit the academic schedule, and how credits would count. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules and can carry service obligations; ordinary admission to EDP does not establish ROTC eligibility.

What are the requirements for transfer students at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba?

A transfer applicant should request an admission decision and a written evaluation of prior coursework as separate steps. Being admitted does not mean every previously earned credit will apply to the new degree.

Prepare official transcripts from each college attended and identify the exact Villalba program you want to enter. Ask for a course-by-course review showing which credits satisfy major, general education, and elective requirements; how many credits must be completed through EDP; and whether science, clinical, or other sequenced courses have special rules. The institution reports accepting Advanced Placement credit and credit for life experience, but applicants should confirm how either form of credit applies to their particular degree.

What types of study abroad programs are available at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba?

Students considering international study should establish whether a proposed program can count toward their EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba degree before making travel or financial commitments. Participation through another college or an outside provider is not the same as a program operated by EDP.

The practical questions are who approves the courses, how grades and credits return to the transcript, whether required Villalba courses would be delayed, and whether the student's aid can be used. These points are especially consequential in tightly sequenced programs or those with clinical requirements.

EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba Admissions Factors

Acceptance rate
76%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
76%
Puerto Rico
64%
US
78%

70% of admitted students enrolled (61 of 87)

EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba Admissions

Applicants
Total: 115
Admission
Total: 87
Enrolled
Total: 61
Women
Men

EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 27
Out-of-state: 34

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 61
Transfer: 61

EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba Admission Requirements

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

Study abroad

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

Data 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.