Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Founded in 1976, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Bayamon, PR.
The following statements briefly introduce Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 499 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 3.77 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2026 tuition & fees at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is $52,325 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 6.23% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 340 medical school students have enrolled to Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2026 Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2026 tuition at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is $52,325. The 2026 tuition & fees is increased by 9.01% compared to the previous year rate (2025). Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine's tuition is 27.39% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 12.6% lower than average tuition of Puerto Rico medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Universidad Central Del Caribe is $7,313. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $8,415.
| Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $52,325 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| Puerto Rico Private Medical School Average | $59,870 |
| Undergraduate Program | $7,313 |
| Graduate Program | $8,415 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 499. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.77 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine | 499 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 501 |
| GPA - Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine | 3.77 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 3.67 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 6.23% where 1,204 applicants have applied to and 75 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UCC School of Medicine is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 1,204 | 557 (46.3%) |
647 (53.7%) |
494 (41.0%) |
706 (58.6%) |
| Enrolled | 75 | 69 (92.0%) |
6 (8.0%) |
28 (37.3%) |
47 (62.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.23% | 12.38% | 0.93% | 5.67% | 6.67% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 8.10% | 17.47% | 2.30% | 7.87% | 8.25% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 75 first-time students have enrolled in Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine.By residency, 92.0% of new students is Puerto Rico residents and 8.0% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 62.7% of enrolled students is women and 37.3% is men students.
A total of 340 students have enrolled to Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine. By gender, there are 144 male and 196 female students at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 340 |
| Men Students | 144 |
| Women Students | 196 |
| First-time Students | 75 |