Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1982Large citySEVP certified

About

The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus (Spanish: Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto Metropolitano) is located in Cupey, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was built in San Juan due to the large success of the Polytechnic Institute of Puerto Rico. It started its first semester in 1982. It is part of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico System. Its main building was built and inaugurated under the administration of Dr. Rafael Cartagena Ródriguez. The campus offers courses in Nursing, Law, Social Work and Teaching. In 2022, the campus reported having 5,001 students. In 2023, the campus was in the process of being accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$5,780
Estimated total for international students: US$17,654

Net price calculatormetro.inter.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 2,607
Graduate students: 1,390
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 18 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 70%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 33%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$36,036

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (108)

Bachelor's degrees38 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBiopsychologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMusicNatural SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Master's degrees32 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignFinance and Financial Management ServicesGerontologyHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentReligious EducationSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Doctoral degrees12 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionFinance and Financial Management ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTheological and Ministerial Studies

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Law

Associate's degrees10 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ProgrammingCriminal Justice and CorrectionsMusicPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsReligion/Religious Studies

Undergraduate certificates11 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCulinary Arts and Related ServicesElectrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduate certificates4 subjects

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer Software and Media ApplicationsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsSpecial Education and Teaching

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.