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Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Ranking

country rank: 14
world rank: 7020

University Overview

Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico ranking (Interamerican University of Puerto Rico) was founded in 1912 as a  non-profit private higher-education school located in the urban setting of the small city of San Germán (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barranquitas, Bayamon, Fajardo, Guayama, San Juan, Mercedita. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico ranking (IAU) is a small ( Topuniversitieslist enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion that is officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (IAU) provides courses and programs that lead to legally recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor’s degrees, in a variety of fields. For further information, see the degree levels and fields of study matrix below from Topuniversitieslist. This Puerto Rican university, which is 110 years old, has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades.This Puerto Rican higher education school is fairly selective, with acceptance rates ranging from 40 to 50 percent. Students from all around the world are invited to apply for admission.Students may take use of a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning options, as well as administrative services, all of which are available at IAU.

Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico Ranking

University Identity

Name Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Acronym IAU
Founded 1912
Colours Yellow and green

University Location

Address Carretera 102 Km. 30.6 San Germán 00683 Puerto Rico
Tel +1 (787) 264 1912
Fax +1 (787) 892 6350
Other locations Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barranquitas, Bayamon, Fajardo, Guayama, San Juan, Mercedita

Yearly Tuition Range

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) 2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Requirements - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended - Recommendations are recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is neither required nor recommended - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are required
Admission Rate 40-50%

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 5,000-5,999
Academic Staff 50-99
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation Christian-Protestant

Carnegie Classification

Basic Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
2000 Classification Masters Colleges and Universities I
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Professions focus, no graduate coexistence

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico's Library Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 139,037 physical volumes, 8,497 physical media, 93,949 digital/electronic medium and 70 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing Yes Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 390 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Not reported
Study Abroad Not reported
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

Memberships and Affiliations

National Athletic Association (NAA)

Social Media

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