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Colleges and universities in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has 123 colleges and universities in our directory (19 public, 48 private nonprofit, 56 for-profit). Together they enroll about 168,847 students. 44 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: San Juan (22), Bayamon (18), Caguas (9), Ponce (9), Arecibo (7), Aguadilla (6), Carolina (6), Manati (6), Hato Rey (5), Humacao (5), Mayaguez (5), Aguada (2)

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NU
Private for-profit

NUC University

Bayamon, PR

Admission
Open
Students
30,794
Retention
64%
Programs
85
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering +82
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UPR
Public
Students
10,618
Retention
87%
Programs
69
Awards 2024-25
1,720
CampusHybrid
Mechanical EngineeringBiologyIndustrial Engineering +66
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UAG
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
9,909
Retention
75%
Programs
130
CampusHybrid
Family Practice Nurse/NursingVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantBusiness Administration and Management +127
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UAG
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
6,097
Retention
69%
Programs
86
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingAccountingBusiness Administration and Management +83
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UAG
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
5,185
Retention
75%
Programs
64
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer GraphicsBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +61
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UDS
Private nonprofit
Students
5,037
Retention
79%
Programs
58
Awards 2024-25
938
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingDigital MarketingPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication +55
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UPD
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
4,223
Retention
78%
Programs
32
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringComputer Engineering, Other +29
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IAU
Private nonprofit
Students
3,556
Retention
74%
Programs
51
Awards 2024-25
616
CampusOnlineHybrid
Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsBiologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +48
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UPR
Public
Students
2,851
Retention
78%
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
372
CampusHybrid
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherEducation/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments +13
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UPR
Public
Students
2,704
Retention
76%
Programs
17
Awards 2024-25
472
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingMicrobiologyRadio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician +14
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UPR
Public
Students
2,576
Retention
71%
Programs
20
Awards 2024-25
347
CampusOnlineHybrid
Forensic PsychologyCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationBusiness Administration and Management +17
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AUJ
Private nonprofit
Students
2,504
Retention
82%
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
591
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counseling PsychologyClinical PsychologyPsychology, General +8
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UPR
Public
Students
2,373
Retention
73%
Programs
19
Awards 2024-25
325
CampusHybrid
Biomedical SciencesAthletic Training/TrainerForensic Psychology +16
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MC
Private for-profit

Mech-Tech College

Caguas, PR

Admission
Open
Students
2,302
Retention
79%
Programs
20
Campus
AutomobileWelding TechnologyDiesel Mechanics Technology/Technician +17
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