University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus (UPRM) is a public land-grant research university in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) was established in 1911 as the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts of the University of Puerto Rico. It was founded through the efforts of D.W. May, Director of the Federal Experiment Station in Puerto Rico, José de Diego, and Carmelo Alemar. The college was initially located in Río Piedras, but it was moved to Mayagüez in 1912.

In its early years, UPRM focused on agricultural and engineering education. However, it soon expanded to offer programs in other fields, including business administration, arts and sciences, and education. In 1966, UPRM became an autonomous campus of the University of Puerto Rico system.

UPRM is a proud institution with a rich history. It is committed to providing its students with a high-quality education and to conducting cutting-edge research. UPRM is also committed to serving the community of Puerto Rico and to helping the island achieve its full potential.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus is ranked as the #2 top university in Puerto Rico during 2024. This is the same rank as last year.

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2024 Ranking	#2
University Name	University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus
Name in Local Language	Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Mayaguez
Acronym	UPRM
Year Established	1911
Motto	Antes, Ahora y Siempre, Colegio!
Motto in English	Before, Now and Forever, Colegio!
Colors	Green and white

Location

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Address	Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
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Ranking History

University of Puerto Rico-Rio, Mayaguez Campus has persistently ranked as the 2nd top university in Puerto Rico throughout the last 4 years.

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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