Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,560

33.3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,828

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.29%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

65.4%

1,198 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,774

73.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32%

188 Graduates

About

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is a higher education institution located in San Juan Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro were Clinical Social Work (153 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (92 degrees), and General Finance (32 degrees).

In 2021, 1,468 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro. 66.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,432 degrees), 84.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is $4,560, which is $−24,432 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is $4,560, which is $−24,432 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,828.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,560

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was $4,560. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is $−24,432 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,828

2021 Value

13.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,828. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro grew by 13.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,806

Room and Board

$2,818

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was of $9,806 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,818. The cost of books and supplies increased by 64% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.23% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was 1.29%, which represents 38 out of the 2952 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro received 1,198 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 31.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,198 applicants, 783 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,774 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in 2021.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro has an overall enrollment yield of 53.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

783

Accepted Out of 1,198

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was 65.4% (783 admissions from 1,198 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 31.4%, while admissions declined by −27.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro had a total enrollment of 5,774 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is 4,242 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,532. This means that 73.5% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, both undergraduate and graduate, is 98.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.623% White, 0.485% Black or African American, 0.208% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0866% Asian, and 0.0693% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (41.1%) and White Female (0.435%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (68.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.2%) and Black or African American Female (0.269%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,774 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is 4,242 and the part-time enrollment is 1,532. This means that 73.5% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
5,689 enrolled students
White
36 enrolled students
Black or African American
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is 98.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.623% White, 0.485% Black or African American, 0.208% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0866% Asian, and 0.0693% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 478 more women than men received degrees from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is hispanic or latino (1,432 degrees awarded). There were 84.2 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is Clinical Social Work (153 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (92 degrees) and General Finance (32 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (173 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), and History (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are Physicians (402,122 people), Other managers (215,714 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (185,508 people), Social workers, all other (180,042 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (159,194 people).

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in 2021 are Biology (173 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), History (19 degrees), Protective Services (73 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (44 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are Biology (173 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), History (19 degrees), Protective Services (73 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (44 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (577,702 people), Elementary & secondary schools (462,107 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (395,490 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (393,880 people), and Offices of physicians (207,203 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
150 degree-majors awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
116 degree-majors awarded
Natural Sciences
49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was Registered Nursing with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

495

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

973

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 495 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, which is 0.509 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (973).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro in Clinical Social Work, which is 4.41 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is Female and White (60% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,432 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded
White
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is hispanic or latino (1,432 degrees awarded). There were 84.2 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (17 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
948 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
484 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is hispanic or latino female (948 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (484 degrees).

Operations

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro employs 56 Associate professors, 43 Assistant professors and 38 Professors. Most academics at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are Female Associate professor (29), Male Associate professor (27), and Female Assistant professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 93 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 84 employees, and Management with 53 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$23.5M

2021 Salaries

6.96%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro paid a median of $23.5M in salaries, a 6.96% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.71M

Instructional Salaries

150

Number of Employees

In 2021, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro paid a total of $8.71M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

93 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro were Associate professor with 56 employees, Assistant professor with 43 employees, and Professor with 38 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 93 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 84 employees, and Management with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro was Female Associate professor with 29 employees, Male Associate professor with 27 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro.