School Highlights
Dewey University-Hato Rey serves 735 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 735 students
- In-state tuition: $5,475
- Out-state tuition: $5,475
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Dewey University-Hato Rey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dewey University-Hato Rey
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
70 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Dewey University-Hato Rey has grown by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Dewey University-Hato Rey diversity score of 0.21 is more than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
735 students
588 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
510 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
225 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
484 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
343 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
167 students
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Hispanic
88%
90%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
67%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,100
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,475 is more than the state average of $2,932. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,475 is more than the state average of $3,437. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,475
$2,932
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,475
$3,437
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,167
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,382
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Dewey University es una institucin de educacin superior que crea y promueve un ambiente acadmico propicio al desarrollo intelectual y cultural de nuestros estudiantes, uniendo tecnologa, anlisis crtico, investigacin y destrezas de comunicacin. Esto, con la finalidad de prepararlos para integrarse, efectivamente, a una sociedad altamente competitiva y cambiante, fijando en ellos las bases para su continuo desarrollo personal, intelectual y profesional en un contexto de aprecio por el conocimiento y la tica profesional.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dewey University-Hato Rey cost?
Dewey University-Hato Rey's tuition is approximately $5,475 for In-State students and $5,475 for Out-State students.
What is Dewey University-Hato Rey's ranking?
Dewey University-Hato Rey ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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