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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

Also known as: UPRCA

📍 Carolina, Puerto Rico🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 2,404 Undergrads🔗 www.uprc.edu

Overview

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is an small public institution in Carolina, Puerto Rico. It enrolls about 2,404 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 55%. Graduates earn a median of $30,626 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

55%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

932

411–538

Net Price

$12,945

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

37%

Retention

71%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$30,626

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

54.5%

SAT Average

932

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200411 – 538 (mid 50%)800

Math

200398 – 519 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,986

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$7,986

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$19,396

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,945

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,287
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,001
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,267
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,900
$110,001 +	$18,229

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

3.4%

Academics & Programs

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina offers programs across 9 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

27.1%

Psychology

22.1%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

20.6%

Engineering Technologies

10.3%

Communications Technologies

9.4%

Visual & Performing Arts

5.6%

Communication & Journalism

2.9%

Education

2.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

37%

On-Time (4yr)

26%

Retention (FT)

71%

% Earning >$25K

—

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$22,317

8 years

$27,204

10 years

$30,626

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

—

White

—

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

0.1%

Black or African American

2.9%

Asian

0.0%

Hispanic / Latino

96.3%

Two or more races

0.0%

International

0.0%

Gender

Women

64.9%

Men

35.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 55%. Admitted students average an SAT of 932.

How much does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina cost?

In-state tuition is $7,986, and out-of-state is $7,986. Average net price after financial aid is $12,945.

What is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology, Homeland Security & Law Enforcement.

What's the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?

The 6-year graduation rate is 37%, and 71% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.