University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Admission
Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
52.73%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
75.91%
Freshmen Enrollment
701
SAT Scores
904
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,752 students have applied and 971 students have allowed to admit to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (Acceptance rate: 55.42%). UPRCA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 72.19 % where 701 students have finally enrolled out of 971 admitted students.
UPRCA acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as American University of Puerto Rico and American University of Puerto Rico, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 59.89%).
UPRCA enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 83.78%).
How to Apply to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UPRCA. UPRCA offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.uprc.edu/admisiones-2/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admisiones.upr.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.uprc.edu/asistencia-economica |
| Net Price Calculator | home.uprc.upr.edu/info/NetPrice/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uprc.edu/oficina-de-veteranos/ |
| Disability Service | www.uprc.edu/oficina-de-servicios-a-estudiantes-con-impedimentos-osei-y-ley-51/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UPRCA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 904. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is comparable to the schools (average score is 921). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | 904 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 921 | 0 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico | 1,035 | 0 |
SAT Score by Subject
At University of Puerto Rico-Carolina, 701 students submitted SAT scores (100% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 904 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 426 | 480 | 534 |
| Mathematics | 399 | 450 | 509 |
| Total | 825 | 930 | 1,043 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
UPRCA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Required |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |