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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas

Barranquitas, PR · Suburb · 937 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas is best known for its strong emphasis on healthcare and applied sciences, particularly its standout programs in biotechnology, nursing, and environmental studies. Nestled in Puerto Rico’s central mountain range, the campus offers a close-knit, community-oriented environment where supportive faculty and Christian values shape the student experience. Undergraduates benefit from specialized research opportunities and modern laboratory facilities that utilize the surrounding ecosystem for hands-on, practical learning. This unique high-altitude, rural setting—combined with its reputation as a regional pioneer in biotechnology education—distinguishes the Barranquitas campus from more urban institutions across the island.

Location
Barranquitas, PR, 00794 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1038 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$16,051
Avg net price
$8,726
Tuition
$5,742
Books & supplies
$2,460/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,455
$30–48k
$9,341
$48–75k
$11,712
$75–110k
$13,301
Admissions
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
4-yr on-time completion
19%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
1%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
4%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
53%
Median earnings (6yr)
$18,186
Median earnings (10yr)
$23,204
Median debt
$5,200
Monthly loan payment
$55
Debt range (25th–75th)
$1,000$3,175
Debt (90th percentile)
$5,500
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
88%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$0
Independent students
21%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
15%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
100%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$18,186
10 years after entry
$23,204
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing33
Biotechnology13
Accounting and Related Services13
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations12
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Computer Science7
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions7
Biology, General6
Security Science and Technology6
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language5
Business Administration, Management and Operations5
Special Education and Teaching2
Natural Resources Conservation and Research1
Culinary Arts and Related Services1
Design and Applied Arts1
Human Resources Management and Services1
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Institutional
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$5,051/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,976
Federal loan rate
11%

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