University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

Bayamon, PR
Road 174 #170 Minillas Industrial Park, Bayamon, PR 00959
787-993-0000

The University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón (UPRB) is a public university located in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico system. The school was founded in 1966 as the Bayamón Regional Junior College and became a four-year institution in 1980. UPRB offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines.

The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It is also a member of the Association of American Universities and the Association of Caribbean Universities and Research Institutes.

UPRB has a student body of over 11,000 students. The campus is located on a hill overlooking the city of Bayamón. The university also has a campus in Aguadilla, which offers programs in engineering and nursing.

UPRB offers a wide range of academic programs. The most popular majors include business, education, psychology, and social work. The university also has a strong research program, with a focus on areas such as environmental science, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

UPRB is home to a number of centers and institutes, including the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, the Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation, and the Caribbean Genomics Center. The university also has a strong commitment to community service and offers a number of programs and services to the local community.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 3592

Acceptance Rate: 91.07%

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.uprb.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.uprb.edu/contactanos/decanato-de-asuntos-estudiantiles/asistencia-economica/