Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is a small, Pentecostal-affiliated institution in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, with an academic focus on biblical studies and ministry-related fields. Its present name and programs reflect that religious identity.
Applicants interested in the institution's development over time should consult its official institutional history for a founding date, earlier names and major academic milestones. Those details matter when comparing accounts of the university with accounts of similarly named religious institutions.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa concentrates on religious education rather than offering a broad range of conventional university majors. Reported fields of study include Bible/Biblical Studies, Religious Education, and Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.
These field labels do not, by themselves, identify every current degree or certificate. Prospective students should use the current academic catalog to check the credential level, required courses and delivery format of a particular program. Someone preparing for a licensed counseling profession should also distinguish a ministry-oriented pastoral counseling program from a program designed to meet professional licensure requirements.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is located in Río Piedras, a district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its metropolitan location makes commuting arrangements an important part of the enrollment decision, particularly because the institution does not offer college-operated undergraduate housing.
Students traveling to classes should confirm the address of their particular classroom or administrative office before planning a route. Travel time in the San Juan area can vary substantially by origin and class schedule; the institution's location alone does not establish that a given course is within walking distance of a transit stop.
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa's religious identity and reported academic fields indicate an emphasis on biblical learning, religious education and preparation for ministry. Students should expect that the institution's Pentecostal perspective may shape its curriculum and campus expectations.
The university's official mission and vision statements are the appropriate sources for its precise commitments. Applicants comparing theology or counseling programs should read those statements alongside the catalog's learning objectives and any student conduct policies; a religious affiliation describes an educational perspective, not a measure of individual students' beliefs.
Name of the institution
Universidad Pentecostal MizpaLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Religious affiliation
Protestant (Pentecostal Church)School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1937Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical 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.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData 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.