University of Puerto Rico - Carolina: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6528 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1809 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1722 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #942 of 2,422 | For Paramedicine and Emergency medicine |
| Top50% | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 2,428
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.uprc.edu
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina has an acceptance rate of 53% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 55% | 51% |
| Applicants | 1,779 | 592 | 1,154 |
| Admissions | 938 | 324 | 592 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 709 | 246 | 446 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
1,450 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
196 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
685 or 96%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 785
or below
75% of them
had 1019
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Puerto Rico - Carolina are 785-1019 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2234 (93%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 92 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 76 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.3%) |
| White | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,847
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,536 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,536 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,536 |
| Fee in-district | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 |
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina majors
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina has granted 305 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Puerto Rico - Carolina.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Psychology | 64 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 60 | |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 2 | 47 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 26 | |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | 24 | |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 19 | |
| Interior Design | 1 | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | |
| Finance, General | 15 | |
| Advertising | 7 | |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Executive Assistant & Executive Secretary | 4 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 33 | 305 |
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 37% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina has published 1,115 scientific papers with 30,027 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Psychology, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 13 |
| 1993 | 1 | 14 |
| 1994 | 2 | 19 |
| 1995 | 7 | 28 |
| 1996 | 6 | 34 |
| 1997 | 12 | 54 |
| 1998 | 10 | 63 |
| 1999 | 15 | 89 |
| 2000 | 18 | 99 |
| 2001 | 15 | 137 |
| 2002 | 9 | 181 |
| 2003 | 14 | 262 |
| 2004 | 17 | 286 |
| 2005 | 11 | 292 |
| 2006 | 20 | 338 |
| 2007 | 29 | 433 |
| 2008 | 27 | 559 |
| 2009 | 34 | 634 |
| 2010 | 32 | 786 |
| 2011 | 37 | 946 |
| 2012 | 45 | 1102 |
| 2013 | 41 | 1239 |
| 2014 | 68 | 1304 |
| 2015 | 72 | 1390 |
| 2016 | 67 | 1628 |
| 2017 | 68 | 1683 |
| 2018 | 48 | 1906 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1984 |
| 2020 | 69 | 2411 |
| 2021 | 83 | 2652 |
| 2022 | 48 | 2476 |
| 2023 | 57 | 2410 |
| 2024 | 36 | 2147 |
Notable alumni
-
Lornna Soto
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lornna J. Soto Villanueva is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). She is the current mayor of Canóvanas, succeeding her father, José "Chemo" Soto in 2014. Before being mayor, Soto was elected Senator for the district of Carolina in the 2004 general election along with Senator Héctor Martínez Maldonado. She served as Senator until 2013.
General info
| Alternative names | UPRCA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Total FTE staff | 324 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carretera 887 Bo San Anton Carolina, Puerto Rico, 00984-4800 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 155,000 |
| Phone | 78725700003262 |