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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

#1473 in US ranking Aguadilla, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$16,826
Tuition & fees
$5,598
Avg. aid
$6,343
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
42%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$19,849
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is the Aguadilla campus of a private university system whose origins date to 1912 in San Germán, Puerto Rico. The university's development into a multicampus institution helps explain why students may encounter both system-wide policies and requirements specific to Aguadilla.

The Aguadilla campus serves the island's northwest region and offers undergraduate and graduate study. Prospective students should check the Aguadilla catalog - not a program listing from another Inter American campus - when confirming where a degree is offered and which requirements apply.

What are the faculties and departments at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla offers programs across education, business, health, science, technology, and the social sciences. Its offerings include undergraduate and graduate credentials, but the degree level and availability of a particular program should be checked in the current Aguadilla catalog.

Representative fields include nursing, biology, computer science, accounting, business administration, psychology, social work, criminal justice, and teacher preparation. Some fields, particularly health and education, may involve clinical placements, supervised practice, examinations, or licensing requirements in addition to classroom coursework. Applicants should compare a program's required courses and placement obligations with their work schedule and career plans before enrolling.

The campus reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1. That institution-wide measure does not describe the size of every course or the availability of an individual professor.

What is the location of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?

The campus is in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on the island's northwest coast. For students living in the region, it offers a local university option without requiring a move to the San Juan metropolitan area.

Transportation planning matters because the institution does not provide college-operated undergraduate housing. Students arranging a commute or an off-campus rental should account for travel time as well as class and clinical-placement schedules. Rafael Hernández International Airport is the nearby airport most relevant to students traveling to or from the area.

What is the mission and vision of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?

Inter American University describes its educational purpose in terms of academic and professional preparation, ethical development, and service to Puerto Rican society. The Aguadilla campus operates within that broader university mission while serving students and communities in the northwest region.

The university has a Christian heritage. That affiliation is part of its institutional identity, but applicants should distinguish the university's stated values from the requirements of an individual degree program. The current campus catalog is the appropriate place to confirm any general-education or religion-related coursework.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Midsize

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Trimesters

Foundation year

1957

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Accreditation

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconPostbaccalaureate certificate
iconMaster's degree

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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