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University of Puerto Rico-Utuado

#954 in US ranking Utuado, PR
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4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$21,273
Tuition & fees
$5,324
Avg. aid
$7,480
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
64%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
23%
Median salary
$16,943
1 yr after graduation

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

Reported sports offerings associated with UPR Utuado include basketball, cross-country running, softball, table tennis, track and field, volleyball, and weight lifting. That list alone does not establish that every sport has an active varsity team in every term.

Prospective participants should check the current campus activities calendar for active teams, tryouts, recreational opportunities, and practice locations. They should also confirm the level of competition before assuming a sport is an NCAA program or carries athletic scholarship funding. For students more interested in exercise than competition, the distinction between a team roster and an open recreational activity is especially important.

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

Student involvement at UPR Utuado can extend beyond classes through campus activities and performing groups. Reported offerings include theater and choral participation, which give students options that do not depend on their major.

Recognition and activity can change from one academic year to another. Students looking for an academic club, a service group, or student representation should ask the student affairs office for the current roster, meeting schedules, and requirements for joining or starting an organization. A campus-sponsored event is not necessarily a student-run association, so the distinction is worth checking if leadership experience is a priority.

Who studies at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?

UPR Utuado enrolled 334 students in the reported student-population figures, making it a small campus by enrollment. The figures include 114 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 26 transfer-in students.

Most enrolled students were of traditional college age: 148 were 18 or 19, while 70 were 20 or 21. Adult learners were also represented, including students aged 25 and older. Reported geographic data indicate that students came from Puerto Rico. These counts describe who enrolled during the reporting period, not who is eligible to apply or how a future class will be composed.

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

Everyday life at UPR Utuado is shaped by its small enrollment and commuter setting. Students can attend classes, use academic resources, participate in activities, and return home rather than organizing their day around residence halls.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 9 to 1. That is a campus-level measure, not a promise about the size of an individual class or how often a particular course meets. UPR Utuado also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Students who need those services should check current hours, appointment procedures, and the scope of care. For commuters, planning time between classes can make it easier to use support services and attend campus events.

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

UPR Utuado's main library is the Centro de Recursos para el Aprendizaje, or Learning Resources Center. It serves as the campus's principal place to seek library materials and support for coursework.

Students should check the center's current catalog and service information for research assistance, electronic resources, borrowing rules, and access from off campus. These details matter especially to commuters who may need to use academic materials outside library hours. For an assignment requiring material the center does not hold, students can ask library staff what borrowing or document-request options are currently available.

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

334

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

113

Total staff

33 full time, 6 part time

Veterans affair office

No

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 334

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 295
Part-time: 39

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 55
Men: 58

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 261
Black or African American: 3
White: 2
Asian: 3
Unknown: 56

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado 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

Basketball

Both–Both

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Softball

BothBothBoth

Table tennis

Both–Both

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

Both–Both

Weight lifting

Both–Both

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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