University of Puerto Rico-Cayey

www.cayey.upr.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,640

16.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$4,786

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.94%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

48%

1,451 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,559

88.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.2%

390 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is a higher education institution located in Cayey Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey were General Biological Sciences (99 degrees awarded), Natural Sciences (72 degrees), and Accounting (59 degrees).

In 2021, 511 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey. 68.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (511 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is $4,640, which is $−23,865 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is $4,640, which is $−23,865 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,786.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Cayey received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey was $4,640. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is $−23,865 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$4,786

2021 Value

22.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Puerto Rico-Cayey had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,786. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Cayey grew by 22.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Cayey (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

$11,161

Room and Board

$2,168

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey was of $11,161 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 $2,168. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.2% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey (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.

4.94%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey was 4.94%, which represents 4 out of the 81 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

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey received 1,451 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 93% annual growth. Out of those 1,451 applicants, 697 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 48% acceptance rate.

There were 2,559 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey in 2021. 100% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey has an overall enrollment yield of 82.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

697

Accepted Out of 1,451

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Cayey was 48% (697 admissions from 1,451 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 89.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 93%, while admissions grew by 3.72%..

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

SAT Scores

100%

Submission Percentage (2021)

577

Scores Submitted (2021)

100% of enrolled first-time students at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey had a total enrollment of 2,559 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is 2,275 students and the part-time enrollment is 284. This means that 88.9% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (67.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (32.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,559 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is 2,275 and the part-time enrollment is 284. This means that 88.9% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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 University of Puerto Rico-Cayey was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Puerto Rico-Cayey had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

2,559 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 187 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Cayey. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is hispanic or latino (511 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is General Biological Sciences (99 degrees awarded), followed by Natural Sciences (72 degrees) and Accounting (59 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (72 degrees awarded), Biology (99 degrees), and Psychology (88 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 University of Puerto Rico-Cayey are Physicians (521,308 people), Other managers (300,753 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (284,191 people), Postsecondary teachers (276,600 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (196,511 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (72 degrees awarded), Biology (99 degrees), Psychology (88 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), and History (7 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 University of Puerto Rico-Cayey are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey are Interdisciplinary Studies (72 degrees awarded), Biology (99 degrees), Psychology (88 degrees), Physical Sciences (19 degrees), and History (7 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 University of Puerto Rico-Cayey are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (753,725 people), Elementary & secondary schools (726,860 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (625,149 people), Offices of physicians (273,059 people), and Outpatient care centers (249,145 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
99 degree-majors awarded
Natural Sciences
72 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
59 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey was General Biological Sciences with 99 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

162

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

349

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 162 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey, which is 0.464 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (349).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey in General Biological Sciences, which is 0.547 times less than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 64 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey in General Biological Sciences, which is 1.83 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Cayey completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (49.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is Female and Hispanic or Latino (49.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

511 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is hispanic or latino (511 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
349 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
162 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is hispanic or latino female (349 degrees awarded). There were 2.15 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (162 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey has an endowment valued at nearly $3.71k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19 (0.513%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey had a total salary expenditure of 50.4M. University of Puerto Rico-Cayey employs 41 Assistant professors, 37 Associate professors and 31 Professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey are Female Assistant professor (24), Male Associate professor (20), and Female Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey are: Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 51 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Endowment

$3.71k

2021 Endowment

0.027%

growth from 2020

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey has an endowment valued at about $3.71k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Puerto Rico-Cayey grew 0.027% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $52.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2021 Salaries

2.95%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($50.4M) and a 2.95% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.86M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey paid a total of $7.86M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey were Assistant professor with 41 employees, Associate professor with 37 employees, and Professor with 31 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey were Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 51 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Male Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Associate professor with 17 employees.

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