University of Puerto Rico: Mayaguez
Academics
- Graduation Rate42%
- Majors Available68
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate92%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced placement is granted to students who approve the College Board Advanced Placement tests with scores of 4 or 5 in the English, Spanish, Mathematics section (Level II), Calculus AB or Calculus BC. Students who meet these criteria, receive credits for the first-level course which appear in the student record as approved courses (P) and are placed in the next level course as specified by their curricula. These credits qualify as graduation requirements. Admission for students with scores of 4 or 5 varies according to the guidelines established by the specific academic department.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Not available | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Not available | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Mechanization, Other
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agricultural and Extension Education Services
- Agriculture, General
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Animal Sciences, General
- Applied Mathematics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Civil Engineering, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computational Science
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
E
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Food Science and Technology, Other
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geology/Earth Science, General
H
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial Engineering
M
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Science
- Materials Sciences, Other
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics, General
- Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Soil Science and Agronomy, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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