University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Founded in 1950, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is a Public school located in San Juan, PR.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 504 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 3.9 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is $42,165 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 13.11% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 436 medical school students have enrolled to University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2025 University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is $24,665 for Puerto Rico residents and $42,165 for out-of-state students. The 2025 tuition & fees is is same as the previous year rate (2024). University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine's tuition is 35.21% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and similar to the 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 University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences is $8,945 for Puerto Rico residents and $8,945 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $14,153 for Puerto Rico residents and $14,153 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $17,021 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,600.
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $24,665 | $42,165 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Puerto Rico Public Medical School Average | $24,665 | $42,165 |
| Living Costs | $17,021 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,600 | |
| Books & Supplies | $7,550 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $8,945 | $8,945 |
| Graduate Program | $14,153 | $14,153 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 504. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.9 and it is relatively higher (competitive score) compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | 504 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 501 |
| GPA - University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | 3.9 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 3.67 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 13.11% where 801 applicants have applied to and 105 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UPR 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 | 801 | 349 (43.6%) |
452 (56.4%) |
329 (41.1%) |
470 (58.7%) |
| Enrolled | 105 | 99 (94.3%) |
6 (5.7%) |
40 (38.1%) |
65 (61.9%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.11% | 28.35% | 1.32% | 12.15% | 13.82% |
| 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 105 first-time students have enrolled in University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.By residency, 94.3% of new students is Puerto Rico residents and 5.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 61.9% of enrolled students is women and 38.1% is men students.
A total of 436 students have enrolled to University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. By gender, there are 203 male and 233 female students at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 436 |
| Men Students | 203 |
| Women Students | 233 |
| First-time Students | 105 |