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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico

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First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez	87	56.52	1,110 – 1,360	18035	32706	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Based in Mayaguez, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accepts 57% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 26% of students attending the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 87 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,035 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,706
2	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama	83	36.33	--	9435	21635	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR Based in Guayama, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama accepts 36% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 28% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate 36.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,435 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,635
3	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	83	98.08	1,200 – 1,360	13319	20637	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR Found in Ponce, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 38% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 83 % 5.1% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $13,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
4	Albizu University-San Juan	82	100	--	9458	32168	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Albizu University-San Juan San Juan, PR Located in San Juan, Albizu University-San Juan’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 0% of students at Albizu University-San Juan currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 82 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,168
5	Atenas University	82	0	--	5818	18391	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Atenas University Manati, PR First Year Retention Rate 82 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,818 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,391
6	Atlantic University	82	0	--	6425	19079	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Atlantic University Guaynabo, PR First Year Retention Rate 82 % 12.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,079
7	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla	81	41.76	--	9062	23322	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Based in Aguadilla, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla accepts 42% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,322
8	University of Puerto Rico-Humacao	81	54.8	980 – 1,210	12523	20013	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR Found in Humacao, the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 17% of students attending the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate 54.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,013
9	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German	80	42.48	--	9275	21573	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR Based in San German, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German’s acceptance rate is 42% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $31 for graduate applications. About 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,573
10	Universidad Adventista de las Antillas	80	100	--	9870	27766	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, PR Located in Mayaguez, Universidad Adventista de las Antillas accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 40% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 80% of students decide to stay at Universidad Adventista de las Antillas after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,870 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,766
11	Universidad Central de Bayamon	80	65.94	--	4781	19745	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, PR Based in Bayamón, Universidad Central de Bayamon’s acceptance rate is 66%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. About 58% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,781 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,745
12	Universidad del Sagrado Corazon	79	58.02	--	13211	27544	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR Found in Santurce, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon accepts 58% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 36% of students attending Universidad del Sagrado Corazon will receive institutional grant aid. 79% of students continued their studies at Universidad del Sagrado......Read more First Year Retention Rate 79 % Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,211 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,544
13	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez	78	99.17	770 – 1,020	11569	20637	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Located in Mayaguez, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accepts 99% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, there is a 78% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 770 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $11,569 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,637
14	Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico	78	88.89	920 – 1,190	17753	37753	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR Found in Hato Rey, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 39% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, there is a 78% first year retention rate and 1% of students will earn their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,753
15	University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon	78	35.33	1,120 – 1,300	6819	22382	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Found in Bayamon, the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of students at the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 35.3% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $6,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,382
16	University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras	77	54.59	1,030 – 1,300	8350	22417	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR Found in San Juan, the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras’s acceptance rate is 55% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. Approximately 28% of students attending the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 54.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $8,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,417
17	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo	76	26.54	--	9381	21557	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR Based in Fajardo, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo’s acceptance rate is 27%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 13% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 10.1% Acceptance Rate 26.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,381 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,557
18	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro	76	69.72	--	10457	27318	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Based in San Juan, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro’s acceptance rate is 70%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 25% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,457 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,318
19	University of Puerto Rico at Cayey	76	53	850 – 1,080	10176	21819	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Cayey, PR Based in Cayey, the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey accepts 53% of applicants. They request $30 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey will receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued studying at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey after completing......Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 53.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,819
20	University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo	76	59.18	580 – 640	10356	19546	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Located in Arecibo, the University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo’s acceptance rate is 59% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 76 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 580 – 640 Avg. Net Price $10,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,546
21	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus	75	44.38	710 – 950	7761	21125	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, PR Based in Carolina, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus accepted 44% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 710 – 950 Avg. Net Price $7,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,125
22	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus	75	45.99	740 – 980	6976	23727	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Located in Gurabo, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 26% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 46.0% SAT Score 740 – 980 Avg. Net Price $6,976 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,727
23	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon	74	39.62	--	9563	23776	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Based in Bayamon, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon accepts 40% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 28% of students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and 5% of......Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 39.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,776
24	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas	73	85.95	--	8894	18186	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR Located in Barranquitas, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 60% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,186
25	University of Puerto Rico at Ponce	73	52.45	930 – 1,220	9830	22404	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Ponce, PR Based in Ponce, the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, there is a 73% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 52.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $9,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,404
26	Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico	72	100	950 – 1,100	5669	12949	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico San Juan, PR Located in San Juan, Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico accepts 100% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students at Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $5,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $12,949
27	Caribbean University-Bayamon	71	97.96	--	4665	18349	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Located in Bayamon, Caribbean University-Bayamon accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 28% of students at Caribbean University-Bayamon will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,349
28	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo	71	38.2	--	9475	22401	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Found in Arecibo, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accepted 38% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 5.3% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,401
29	University of Puerto Rico-Carolina	71	54.54	810 – 1,060	12596	22317	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Carolina, PR Located in Carolina, the University of Puerto Rico-Carolina’s acceptance rate is 55% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 22% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 810 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $12,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,317
30	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	69	33.73	--	9118	22276	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR Found in Mercedita, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accepts 34% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 18% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 69% of students continued studying at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce after completing their......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 33.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,276
31	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus	69	43.72	720 – 960	6951	21596	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Located in San Juan, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus accepts 44% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 74% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus, there is a 69% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 43.7% SAT Score 720 – 960 Avg. Net Price $6,951 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,596
32	University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla	69	81.4	800 – 1,030	7945	18193	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Found in Aguadilla, the University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 24% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,945 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $18,193
33	NUC University	64	49.07	--	8803	24259	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico NUC University Bayamon, PR Found in Bayamon, NUC University’s acceptance rate is 49% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 9% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year graduation rate is 23%. A majority......Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 18.5% Acceptance Rate 49.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,259
34	Columbia Central University-Caguas	63	0	--	7190	19591	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR First Year Retention Rate 63 % 37.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,591
35	Dewey University-Juana Diaz	59	0	--	5649	17132	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Dewey University-Juana Diaz Juana Diaz, PR First Year Retention Rate 59 % 4.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $17,132
36	Dewey University-Hato Rey	57	0	--	2985	17132	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico Dewey University-Hato Rey Hato Rey, PR First Year Retention Rate 57 % 6.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $17,132
37	University of Puerto Rico-Utuado	46	64.11	770 – 990	13441	21063	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Utuado, PR Located in Utuado, the University of Puerto Rico-Utuado’s acceptance rate is 64%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 46% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 770 – 990 Avg. Net Price $13,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,063