University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Acceptance Rate
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,382
- Admitted
- 2,286
- Yield
- 81.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's acceptance rate has fallen from 76% in 2014–15 to 52.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,958 to 4,382 (+48%) over that period.
Its 52.2% rate makes University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Puerto Rico schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (48.1% for women vs 56.7% for men, a 8.6-point gap). University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has been test-blind (scores not considered) throughout the data window (since at least 2014–15). Of admitted students, 81.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,958 | 2,249 | 76% | 2,138 |
| 2015–16 | 3,318 | 2,566 | 77.3% | 2,371 |
| 2016–17 | 3,492 | 2,576 | 73.8% | 2,334 |
| 2017–18 | 3,564 | 2,621 | 73.5% | 2,290 |
| 2018–19 | 3,524 | 2,238 | 63.5% | 2,114 |
| 2019–20 | 3,148 | 2,531 | 80.4% | 1,928 |
| 2020–21 | 4,436 | 2,990 | 67.4% | 1,902 |
| 2021–22 | 4,755 | 2,348 | 49.4% | 1,809 |
| 2022–23 | 4,322 | 2,349 | 54.3% | 1,667 |
| 2023–24 | 4,382 | 2,286 | 52.2% | 1,865 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,147 | 1,032 | 48.1% |
| Men | 2,143 | 1,215 | 56.7% |
| Another gender | 30 | 13 | 43.3% |
| Unknown | 62 | 26 | 41.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Puerto compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's acceptance rate?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's acceptance rate is 52.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,286 admitted of 4,382 applicants).
Is University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez test optional?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez received 4,382 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,286.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez getting harder to get into?
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76% in 2014–15 to 52.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uprm.edu/.