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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

San Juan, PR · City · 2,607 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, located in the vibrant capital of San Juan, is highly regarded for its career-focused higher education and boasts particularly strong programs in business administration, nursing, biotechnology, and criminal justice. Notably, the campus is home to the only School of Optometry in the Caribbean, offering students a highly prestigious, bilingual, and globally recognized path to a Doctor of Optometry degree. On campus, the student experience is defined by a dynamic, multicultural urban culture where a commuter-friendly atmosphere is enriched by active student organizations, modern technology-integrated facilities, and a strong commitment to community service.

Location
San Juan, PR, 00919 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1043 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$16,837
Avg net price
$9,788
Room & board
$12,539
Tuition
$5,780
Books & supplies
$2,460/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,272
$30–48k
$9,966
$48–75k
$12,229
$75–110k
$13,972
Admissions
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
4-yr on-time completion
24%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
1%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
2%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
57%
Median earnings (6yr)
$27,318
Median earnings (10yr)
$30,821
Median debt
$10,975
Monthly loan payment
$116
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$7,700
Debt (90th percentile)
$12,100
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
66%
First-generation
26%
Median family income
$13,696
Independent students
40%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
21%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
98%
Black
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$27,318
10 years after entry
$30,821
Biology, General85
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing82
Psychology, General49
Criminal Justice and Corrections43
Business Administration, Management and Operations25
Accounting and Related Services24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness23
Natural Sciences22
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology17
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations17
Marketing16
Social Work15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Music11
Finance and Financial Management Services10
Human Resources Management and Services10
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Institutional
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$5,927/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,898
Federal loan rate
17%

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