
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German
Acceptance rate
42.5%
2025
Peer median 71.1%
Tuition per year
$5,780
$12,269 with room and board
Peer median $43,496
Undergraduates
2,613
Student-faculty ratio 25:1
Peer median 12 : 1
Graduation rate
8.7%
4-year; 6-year rate 33.7%
Peer median 55.3%
“Peers” are all 219 private national universities, the same comparison used in this page's data notes.
About
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German is a private, non-profit four-year university situated in San German, Puerto Rico. Operating without religious affiliation, the campus provides comprehensive degree programs spanning undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The university maintains notable academic presence in specialized healthcare disciplines, highlighted by its graduate nurse anesthesia program, which achieved a rank of 147 in the 2026 U.S. News health program rankings. In the overall 2027 U.S. News rankings, the institution carries no published national rank. Serving primarily regional students from southwestern Puerto Rico, the institution plays a central role in preparing professionals for health, business, and community service careers.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German offers an exceptionally low direct price of attendance, though degree completion takes longer than typical benchmarks. In 2025, undergraduate tuition was $5,780, lower than all peer schools among private comprehensive universities. However, graduation rates are modest: the four-year graduation rate was 8.7% in 2025, while the six-year graduation rate reached 33.7%, which is higher than 4% of peer schools. Institutional spending in 2024 was estimated at $7,330 in total expenses per student. In addition, the school-wide estimated tuition revenue as a percentage of list price was 99.2% in 2024. This estimate reflects overall tuition collections against list price and enrollment, rather than what any individual student pays, and international students should not use it to estimate personal costs.
- Setting
- Suburb of a small city
- Nearest major city
- San Juan, about 70 mi
- Nearest international airport
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), about 70 mi
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Not applicable
- President
- Dr. José L. Colón González (Chancellor)
- Phone
- 78726419127243
- City
- San German, Puerto Rico
- Address
- Rd. 102 Km. 30.6, San German, PR 00683
Rankings & Admission
Peer median 71.1% · all 219 private national universities
Acceptance rate by gender, 2025
In 2020: men 48.6%, women 40.2%.
Data insights
Admission to Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German is selective, and the school exhibits an unusually strong draw among those it accepts. For 2025, the university posted an acceptance rate of 42.5%, which was higher than 20% of peer schools among private comprehensive universities, where the peer median stood at 71.1%. This selective admissions environment is paired with an almost complete commitment from accepted applicants: the 2025 yield rate reached 98.3%, higher than all peer schools in its comparison group. In published rankings, the institution was positioned at 263 in the 2022 U.S. News rankings. For prospective students, these metrics mean that securing a spot is not guaranteed and requires a competitive application. Furthermore, because nearly every admitted student chooses to enroll, open spots are claimed immediately by accepted applicants, leaving little flexibility for late additions or waitlists.
School and Program Rankings
U.S. News school and program rankings · Click a school to see its programs, and a program for its full ranking
Graduate Rankings · 2026 edition
Health Specialty1 programs—
Ranks in blue are top 10 · ▲▼ change from the previous edition · “—” means no overall ranking for that school · Medical schools are ranked in tiers since the 2025 edition
Test Scores
SAT/ACT not considered, even if submitted IPEDS (US Department of Education) has no recent SAT/ACT data for admitted students here. GPA, course rigor, essays and activities matter more.
Data insights
Prospective applicants evaluating Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German should focus their planning on maintaining a steady secondary school record with solid marks in core academic coursework. Academic preparation across foundational subjects, including mathematics, sciences, social studies, and language arts, forms the primary basis for demonstrating readiness for undergraduate studies. Students aiming for admission benefit from consistent classroom achievement, steady grade trends over time, and thorough preparation in essential curriculum areas. Those completing standardized assessments can use their scores to reflect academic competency across quantitative and verbal sections alongside their high school transcripts. Because evaluation centers on demonstrating foundational subject mastery, applicants should present a balanced portfolio of strong scholastic performance throughout their high school years. For families planning an application, emphasizing dependable academic results and rigorous coursework remains the most effective path toward presenting a competitive candidate profile.
How Hard Is It to Get In
about 4 in 10
1,410 applicants in 2025, 42.5% admitted
599 admitted 811 not admitted Yield 98.3%
Degrees & Majors
Graduates in 2025 (first major)
U.S. studentsInternational
Popular graduate programs
- Counseling Psychology · Master's14 (0% international)
- Special Education and Teaching, General · Master's13 (0% international)
- Accounting · Master's12 (0% international)
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other · Doctoral8 (0% international)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General · Doctoral5 (0% international)
- School Psychology · Master's5 (0% international)
Data insights
Degrees at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German are heavily concentrated in foundational sciences and healthcare. In 2025, the top three bachelor's majors accounted for 40.9% of all undergraduate degrees awarded. The largest undergraduate major was general biology, which graduated 71 students, followed by registered nursing with 39 graduates, and criminal justice and safety studies with 23 graduates. Among graduate offerings, the highest-ranked program was the graduate nurse anesthesia program, ranked 147 in the 2026 U.S. News specialized rankings. In terms of early career outcomes, 2023 earnings data show median earnings one year after graduation of $22,333 for general biology graduates and $17,460 for registered nursing graduates. For prospective students, this pattern indicates an institution primarily focused on preparing graduates for essential local healthcare, science, and community roles.
All majors, graduates and earnings IPEDS · College Scorecard
*Depends on whether majors have graduates in 2025 or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $22,333 | ||||
| Microbiology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). | - | ||||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. | - | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | $35,688 | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $17,460 | ||||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design. | - | ||||
| Drawing. | - | ||||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics. | - | ||||
| Music Performance, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | - | ||||
| Counseling Psychology. | - | ||||
| School Psychology. | - | ||||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology. | - | ||||
| Computer Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | ||||
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - |
Students
3,114 students in 2025 · Undergraduate men to women 47:53 · Freshman retention 79.5%
- Continuing undergraduates 1,910
- First-year undergraduates 583
- Graduate students 501
- Transfers and others 120
Undergraduate race and ethnicity (2,613)
Age distribution
Bachelor's
Graduate students
Data insights
In 2025, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German enrolled 3,114 students across its degree programs, maintaining an enrollment drawn almost entirely from the local Hispanic population. Asian representation is very small on campus, consisting of 2 continuing undergraduate students, who comprise 0.1% of that subgroup, with no other Asian students recorded across degree levels. International representation is similarly minimal, with the university recording a 0% undergraduate international student share, placing it lower than all peer schools in the all private comprehensive universities comparison group. The student body consists predominantly of Hispanic degree seekers, with women forming the majority of candidates. For international families evaluating potential campuses, these demographics highlight an educational setting with little demographic diversity, reflecting an institution centered on serving regional students.
Undergraduate education at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German is oriented primarily toward traditional-age college students. In 2025, among the 2,613 enrolled undergraduates, students aged 18 to 19 made up 36.6% of the undergraduate body, while those aged 20 to 21 accounted for 30.4%. Together with those aged 22 to 24, traditional-age students define the daily rhythm of campus life. In contrast, the graduate division of 501 students shows a more mature demographic spread, led by students aged 25 to 29 who represented 24.4% of graduate enrollment, indicating a distinct balance between young undergraduates and working adult graduate learners.
International Students
International share over the last 10 years · gray line: median of all 219 private national universities
0 in 2025 · 0.0% in 2016
0 in 2025 · 0.0% in 2016
Data insights
International student enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German is virtually nonexistent. In 2025, the undergraduate international student share was 0%, which was lower than all peer schools among private comprehensive universities. Degree conferral records show the exact same trend: in 2025, international students earned 0% of degrees across all levels, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Every single degree awarded in the school's largest disciplines, such as general biology, registered nursing, and criminal justice, went to domestic students. Prospective international applicants should recognize that the campus community serves a domestic student body without established cohorts of overseas degree seekers.
Cost
2025 cost per year
$12,269
- Undergraduate tuition
- $5,780
- Room and board
- $6,489
- Graduate tuition
- $4,890
Peer median tuition + room and board $57,550 · all 219 private national universities
Tuition rose 16% from 2016 to 2025; room and board rose 140%.
Finances · fiscal year 2024
Revenue$27.9M
Expenses$23.2M
Average faculty salary · 2025 (9-month equivalent)
Dark gray ticks: median pay for the same rank at all 219 private national universities
Campus Life
Athletics and varsity athletes Other
| Other | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 49 | 38 |
| Soccer | 21 | 26 |
| Basketball | 17 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 16 | 14 |
| Other Sports | 14 | 14 |
| Baseball | 24 | - |
| Swimming | 12 | 6 |
| Weight Lifting | 9 | 8 |
| Softball | - | 14 |
| Table Tennis | 7 | 6 |
| Tennis | 6 | 6 |
| Wrestling | 9 | - |
| Other | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 45 | 39 |
| Soccer | 20 | 25 |
| Other Sports | 16 | 15 |
| Basketball | 17 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 15 | 15 |
| Baseball | 23 | - |
| Swimming | 13 | 7 |
| Weight Lifting | 9 | 9 |
| Softball | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 5 | 6 |
| Table Tennis | 5 | 5 |
| Wrestling | 8 | - |
| Other | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 46 | 41 |
| Soccer | 19 | 19 |
| Other Sports | 17 | 16 |
| Volleyball | 15 | 15 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 |
| Baseball | 24 | - |
| Swimming | 12 | 6 |
| Softball | - | 15 |
| Weight Lifting | 7 | 8 |
| Tennis | 6 | 6 |
| Wrestling | 8 | - |
| Table Tennis | 5 | 3 |
Nearby & Safety
Data insights
Applicants exploring university options in the broader geographic region can consider several prominent institutions located across the water in Florida. University of Miami, situated approximately 998 kilometers away, is a major national university ranked 55 in the 2027 U.S. News rankings. Also in the Miami metropolitan area, Florida International University holds rank 100 among national universities at a distance of about 1,004 kilometers. Just north in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is ranked 250 among national universities, roughly 1,009 kilometers from the San German campus. In addition, Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton stands at rank 191 at a distance of approximately 1,011 kilometers. These mainland universities offer alternative educational settings for students comparing institutions in the wider southeast region.
Peer median 5.6 · all 219 private national universities
Incidents, 2023–2025
From the Clery Act campus safety reports schools file, covering on-campus, non-campus and public property.
Data insights
Campus safety at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German reflects a calm environment with minimal security concerns. Forward Pathway's crime rate per 1,000 students stood at 0.3 in 2025, down significantly from 4.2 in 2016. Across the three-year tracking period from 2023 to 2025, official campus records documented very few serious incidents, totaling 1 weapons arrest, 1 stalking incident, and 1 domestic violence incident. No other major offense categories registered multiple occurrences across that span, demonstrating that reported disciplinary and criminal incidents remained consistently low on campus.
References and Data Sources
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German Official Website
- USNews Best Colleges Ranking
- USNews Bset Global Universities Ranking
- THE World University Ranking
- QS World University Ranking
- ARWU World University Ranking
- US Department of Education College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Forward Pathway US College Ranking Database
Data from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education), U.S. News, THE, QS, ARWU and Clery Act campus safety reports. Data insights are written by the Forward Pathway data team from public data.