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University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

#881 in US ranking Humacao, PR
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Public
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4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$20,046
Tuition & fees
$6,254
Avg. aid
$6,772
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
55%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median salary
$15,511
1 yr after graduation

What does University of Puerto Rico-Humacao offer in terms of athletics?

UPRH offers students ways to participate in sports, but applicants should distinguish organized interuniversity competition from recreation or an informal student group. The campus is associated with the Búhos name; it should not be described as an NCAA member on that basis.

Sports reported among campus offerings include basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, and track and field. A list of offerings does not establish that each sport has an active team in every season, a varsity roster, or an athletic scholarship. Students who hope to compete should confirm the current team, eligibility rules, practice location, and competition schedule with campus athletics staff. Students seeking exercise without team competition should ask about current recreational facilities and activities separately.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao?

UPRH has student associations connected to academic and professional interests. Reported examples include the University Association of Nursing Students, the Coastal Marine Biology Student Organization, MedLife UPRH, and the Future Pharmacist Association.

These groups can offer a way to meet peers in a field and learn about activities beyond class, but names in a directory do not establish that every association is active in a particular term. Students can check the current recognized-organization roster and meeting information through the campus office responsible for student activities. UPRH also reports performing-arts opportunities, including theater and choral groups; those activities need not operate under the same rules as student-run associations.

Who studies at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao?

UPRH enrolled 2,577 students in the reported institutional snapshot. The entering first-time degree-seeking group numbered 624, and the reported transfer-in group numbered 34.

Most students in the reported first-time group came from Puerto Rico: 619 were residents, compared with five from other U.S. states. The campus's reported ethnicity figures also show that Hispanic or Latino students make up a large majority of enrollment. These statistics describe who was counted in particular reporting categories; they do not establish any student's language preference, background, or experience on campus.

Of the 624 reported first-time students, 422 were women and 202 were men. Applicants looking for a more detailed picture of part-time enrollment, age, or a particular major should use a current institutional profile rather than assume that the characteristics of the entering class describe everyone at UPRH.

How does student life look like at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao?

Daily life at UPRH is shaped by classes, campus activities, and the practical needs of students traveling to a nonresidential campus. A student's opportunity to stay for an evening performance or meeting may depend as much on transportation and scheduling as on the activity itself.

The campus reports theater, choral, marching-band, and student-radio opportunities, as well as personal or psychological counseling. Those options give students ways to connect outside their major and seek support when needed. Prospective students should look at the current activity calendar and service hours to see which opportunities fit their anticipated class and commuting schedule.

What libraries are available to students at University of Puerto Rico-Humacao?

UPRH's main library is the Águedo Mójica Marrero Library. It provides a central place for study and academic research on the Humacao campus.

Reported facilities include reservable study rooms. Students planning group projects may find those useful, while students who need late-night space should check current hours rather than assume the library is open around the clock. For a research assignment, the most useful questions to ask library staff are how to access databases and journals, obtain research help, and request material not held locally. Remote access rules can matter particularly to commuters working off campus.

University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2577

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

609

Total staff

142 full time, 63 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,577

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,305
Part-time: 272

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 385
Men: 224

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 2,285
Black or African American: 36
White: 17
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 11
Unknown: 148

University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothMen

Cheerleading

Both–Men

Crew

Both–Men

Softball

WomenWomen–

Swimming and diving

Both–Both

Table tennis

Both–Men

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

BothBothBoth

Weight lifting

Both–Men

Wrestling

Both–Men

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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