Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

What Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico does

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR) is a private, non-profit, co-educational higher education institution founded in September 1966 and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It operates as the largest private engineering school in Puerto Rico and the largest private Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) specialized in engineering in the United States and territories, with branch campuses in Miami (opened 2001) and Orlando (opened 2003), plus an instructional site in Dorado operated in partnership with Boston Scientific. The institution serves traditional undergraduate students, graduate students, transfer students, U.S. veterans and beneficiaries, and working professionals through continuing education, delivering academic programs across four schools: Engineering and Applied Sciences, Architecture, Business Administration, and the Graduate School.

The product portfolio spans associate degrees, bachelor's degrees (including 10 ABET-accredited engineering programs, NAAB-accredited architecture, and BBA programs), master's degrees, a PhD in Engineering and Applied Sciences, graduate and undergraduate certificates, and short-form microcredentials. The institution is notable for being the only Puerto Rico school offering a Mechanical Engineering major in Aerospace and the private HSI with the largest number of ABET-accredited programs. Technology infrastructure centers on Blackboard Learn for asynchronous online delivery, Respondus Lockdown Browser for proctored exams, and the MyPoly student portal, with approximately 75+ courses available online.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and continuing education programs. The go-to-market model is traditional direct-to-consumer higher education enrollment: campus visits, virtual tours, online brochures, application portals (PUPR.ellucianCRMrecruit.com), and admissions outreach through a multi-channel presence spanning website, social media, email, PR/earned media, and on-campus events. The institution reports a 72% graduation rate, 89% acceptance rate, an average graduate salary of $63k, and claims that 85% of graduates remain in Puerto Rico to work, supplying approximately 50% of the island's engineering workforce.

Name

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Legal name

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Website

https://pupr.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is a private non-profit university founded in 1966, operating main and branch campuses in San Juan, Miami, and Orlando, and delivering ABET-accredited engineering, architecture, business, and graduate programs primarily to Hispanic students in Puerto Rico and the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Graduate degree programs
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Architecture degree programs
• Business administration degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, graduate, and certificate program tuition and associated fees for both on-campus and online education delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is a private, non-profit higher education institution that delivers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in engineering, architecture, business administration, computer science, and related technical fields. It operates a main campus in San Juan with branch campuses in Orlando and Miami, supplemented by an online learning platform, and serves as the largest private Hispanic-Serving Institution specialized in engineering for Hispanics in the United States.

Product overview

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is a private, non-profit university offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across multiple levels. The institution operates as a single integrated university with its main campus in San Juan, PR and branch campuses in Orlando, FL and Miami, FL. The academic portfolio is organized into four main schools: School of Architecture (ARQPOLI), School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Business Administration, and the Graduate School. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering disciplines (Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical with Aerospace) and Computer Science; (2) Bachelor of Architecture and Interior Design; (3) Bachelor of Business Administration with majors in Accounting, Construction Management, Entrepreneurship, General Management, and Marketing; (4) Associate degrees in Engineering (Software Development, Supply Chain and Logistics, Mechanical Engineering) and Land Surveying; (5) Master degrees in Engineering fields (Civil, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, Mechanical with Aerospace), Engineering Management, Environmental Management, Business Administration (MBA), Computer Science, Geospatial Science, Landscape Architecture, and Architectural Conservation; (6) Doctoral program in Engineering and Applied Sciences; (7) Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates in Cybersecurity, Web Development Design, Digital Forensics, AI and Data Analytics, and Information Assurance and Security; (8) Microcredentials in Business Fundamentals, Construction Management, Clinical Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Science. All engineering and computing programs are ABET-accredited, and architecture programs hold NAAB and LAAB accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Programs ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering degrees including Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering (with Aerospace specialization), plus Land Surveying and Mapping and Computer Science. Designed for high school graduates and transfer students pursuing technical careers.
• Bachelor of Business Administration

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% Acceptance Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boston ScientificcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Graduate Certificate in Medical Devices Industry Essentials offered at Boston Scientific instructional site in Dorado, Puerto Rico (12 Carr. 698 #1, Dorado, PR 00646).
• National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009PUPR designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAE/IAE) for years 2009-2014. One of 100 centers in the nation.
• Metro Pavia Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolitecnica and Metro Pavia Health System united forces for student health and integral well-being. Alliance between Politecnica and Metro Pavia Health System hospitals for comprehensive student wellness services.
• Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic for academic and research collaboration. Part of Graduate School alliances network.
• Volpe National Transportation Systems CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, United States. Part of Graduate School international alliances.
• Universidad Latina de PanamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and research partnership with Universidad Latina de Panama Central Campus, Republica de Panama.
• Universidad Tecnologica de Honduras (UNITEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Universidad Tecnologica de Honduras in Tegucigalpa for academic collaboration.
• Universidad Autonoma de OccidenteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Universidad Autonoma de Occidente in Colombia for academic and research activities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Ana G. Méndez (Gurabo / Cupey): Private Hispanic-Serving Institution in Puerto Rico offering engineering, business, and technology programs. Most directly comparable as a competing private HSI on the island targeting the same applicant pool and employer base as PUPR.
• Wentworth Institute of Technology: Private polytechnic university in Boston offering engineering, architecture, and computing programs with co-op emphasis. Comparable in size, private non-profit structure, and applied/practitioner orientation.
• Florida Institute of Technology: Private, non-profit Florida university with strong engineering and applied sciences programs (including aerospace). Comparable given the proximity of PUPR's Orlando campus and overlapping STEM/aerospace offerings.
• Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico: One of the largest private university systems in Puerto Rico, with engineering and technology programs. Competes with PUPR for Hispanic-serving engineering and architecture students across the island.
• University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez: UPR's flagship engineering and applied sciences campus. Public, ABET-accredited engineering school in Puerto Rico — the most direct academic competitor for STEM-bound students on the island.

Regional players

• Universidad del Sagrado Corazón: Private, non-profit university in San Juan, PR. Comparable as a fellow Puerto Rico private institution competing for the same Hispanic student population, though with a different programmatic emphasis.
• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico: Private, non-profit university in Ponce, PR offering engineering, business, and architecture. Comparable as a fellow Puerto Rico private institution pursuing similar student demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Polytechnic University: Public, STEM-focused polytechnic university in Florida offering ABET-accredited engineering and computer science. Comparable in mission, accreditation, and modality mix to PUPR's polytechnic engineering focus.
• New Jersey Institute of Technology: Public polytechnic research university with strong STEM and engineering focus. Comparable in mission and product mix to a private STEM polytechnic such as PUPR.

Emerging players

• Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC): Dominican Republic private university with engineering and applied science programs. Comparable as a Caribbean private HSI-style institution and existing formal academic partner of PUPR.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/pupredu
• Facebookfacebook.com/pupr.edu?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/polytechnic-university-of-puerto-rico
• Instagraminstagram.com/pupr_edu
• Xx.com/pupr_edu

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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