Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$13,392
1.36% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$16,577
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
127
32.3% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
33.3%
2 Graduates

About

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is a higher education institution located in Orange County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando were General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (4 degrees), and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (4 degrees).

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando. 45% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is $13,392, which is $−2,317 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is $13,392, which is $2,318 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,577.

In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,392
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was $13,392. The cost of tuition at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is $−2,318 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$16,577
2024 Value
8.07%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,577. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando grew by 8.07%.

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Other Student Expenses

$12,781
Room and Board
$2,775
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was of $12,781 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,775. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.31% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

71%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 18.3% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando had a total enrollment of 127 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is 41 students and the part-time enrollment is 86. This means that 32.3% of students enrolled at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.15% Black or African American, and 1.57% White.

Students enrolled at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (70.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.1%) and Black or African American Male (6.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (38.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (5.56%) and White Female (2.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 127 students. The full-time enrollment at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is 41 and the part-time enrollment is 86. This means that 32.3% of students enrolled at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

38%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    107 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    4 enrolled students
  3. White
    2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is 84.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.15% Black or African American, and 1.57% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.787%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is hispanic or latino (19 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is General Business Administration & Management (5 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (4 degrees) and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (4 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (10 degrees awarded), Business (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Software developers (1,270,882 people), Other managers (1,120,464 people), Accountants & auditors (1,047,419 people), Financial managers (566,496 people), and Chief executives & legislators (545,724 people).

The most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in 2024 are Engineering (10 degrees awarded), Business (8 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Actuaries, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Engineering (10 degrees awarded), Business (8 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Computer Systems Design (1,633,914 people), Construction (752,101 people), Elementary & secondary schools (630,955 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (617,722 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (590,954 people).

The most specialized majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Engineering (10 degrees awarded), Business (8 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    5 degrees awarded
  2. Mechanical Engineering
    4 degrees awarded
  3. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando was General Business Administration & Management with 5 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

11
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
9
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando, which is 1.22 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (9).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.6 times less than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

20%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20% of students graduating from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino
Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is hispanic or latino (19 degrees awarded).

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Male
    10 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando is hispanic or latino male (10 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (9 degrees).

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Operations

false Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando employs 2 Associate professors, 1 Professors. Most academics at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are Male Associate professor (2), Male Professor (1), and Female Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

Instructional Salaries

$181k
Instructional Salaries
3
Number of Employees

In 2024, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando paid a total of $181k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 3 employees, and Management with 2 employees.

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