University of Puerto Rico - Carolina: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6630 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1844 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1756 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #2827 of 4,040 | For Nanotechnology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 2,270
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 55% and is among the top 18% 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 | 55% | 58% | 54% |
| Applicants | 1,752 | 604 | 1,148 |
| Admissions | 971 | 348 | 623 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 701 | 269 | 432 |
1,385 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
241 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
701 or 100%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 825
or below
75% of them
had 1043
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Puerto Rico - Carolina are 825-1043 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Other Tests | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | 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 | 2161 (96%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 85 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
| White | 3 (0.1%) |
| Two or more races | 1 (0%) |
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
- $9,107
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
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 398 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 | 86 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 78 | |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 34 | |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | 33 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 32 | |
| Finance, General | 31 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 25 | |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | |
| Interior Design | 3 | 15 |
| Advertising | 15 | |
| Executive Assistant & Executive Secretary | 13 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 35 | 398 |
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 33% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Carolina has published 793 scientific papers with 11,027 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 | 12 |
| 1998 | 3 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 | 18 |
| 2000 | 9 | 33 |
| 2001 | 3 | 48 |
| 2002 | 5 | 55 |
| 2003 | 3 | 59 |
| 2004 | 11 | 83 |
| 2005 | 5 | 63 |
| 2006 | 9 | 85 |
| 2007 | 9 | 107 |
| 2008 | 18 | 104 |
| 2009 | 43 | 143 |
| 2010 | 68 | 188 |
| 2011 | 19 | 199 |
| 2012 | 32 | 297 |
| 2013 | 25 | 318 |
| 2014 | 57 | 341 |
| 2015 | 52 | 487 |
| 2016 | 71 | 699 |
| 2017 | 53 | 745 |
| 2018 | 39 | 921 |
| 2019 | 47 | 989 |
| 2020 | 47 | 1153 |
| 2021 | 54 | 1337 |
| 2022 | 35 | 1143 |
| 2023 | 27 | 1157 |
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 | 319 |
| 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 |