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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a small, public institution located in Carolina, pr. Founded in 1974, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina offers undergraduate degrees in 20 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,197 undergraduates
cost $7,986 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Puerto Rico-Carolina? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 55.4%
SAT score average 930
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $20
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is known for one of its top majors: Hospitality Administration/Management. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Public Policy and Administration
Engineering and Technology
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Hospitality Administration/Management
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Graphic Communications
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,986
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $2,793
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $10,779
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $10,779 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $7,986
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $2,793
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $10,779
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $10,779 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,197, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

2,270

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
0%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
95%
Asian %
NA
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
0%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map Carretera 887 Bo San Anton, Carolina, PR 00984-4800
phone 787-257-0000
address www.uprc.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Puerto Rico-Carolina to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is located in Carolina, pr.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina? 

The acceptance rate for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 55%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?

The average high school GPA for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $79,120.

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