University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
tuition & fees
$7,986
acceptance rate
55%
Student Population
2,576
online students
191
Number of Programs
21
Financial Aid Amount
$6,441
SAT Scores
932
Graduation Rate
37%
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a Public, 4 years college located in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
It has a total enrollment of 2,576 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. UPRCA's acceptance rate is 54.54% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Carretera 887 Bo San Anton, Carolina, PR 00984-4800 |
| Phone | 787-257-0000 |
| WEB | www.uprc.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.uprc.edu/admisiones |
| Online Application | admisiones.upr.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.uprc.edu/asistencia-economica |
| Net Price Calculator | www.uprc.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uprc.edu/oficina-de-veteranos/ |
| Athletic | https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyjrijoimdlhzje4n2itzmy3zs00mzu4ltk2yjmtoddlmgyzzdk2odq3iiwidci6ijbkzme1zgmwltaznmytndyxns05owu0ltk0ywy4mjjmmmi4ncisimmiojf9&pagename=reportsection90cf507b3374a01e1745 |
| Disability Service | www.uprc.edu/oficina-de-servicios-a-estudiantes-con-impedimentos-osei-y-ley-51/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 54.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 70.48%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 54.54 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 70.48 % |
Tuition & Fees
UPRCA's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,986 for Puerto Rico residents and $7,986 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($7,986).
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,986 | $7,986 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,576 students have enrolled at UPRCA (2024-2025). Among them, 191 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,576 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,576 |
| Online Enrollment | 191 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UPRCA offers 21 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UPRCA
| Number of programs | 21 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |