Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico

111 Comercio St
Aguadilla, PR 00603
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico serves 435 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 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: 435 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico
(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
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
70 staff
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
13

Student Body

The student population of Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico has grown by 85% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 2:1 over five years.
The Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico diversity score of 0.30 is more than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
435 students
588 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
408 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
27 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
435 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
408 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
27 students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Hispanic
82%
90%
% Black
18%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
52%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
69%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,700
$20,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$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)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,932 per year for in-state students and $3,437 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 68%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.18, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Puerto Rico is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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