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About University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a public liberal arts college in Carolina, PR, known for its public puerto rico campus, baccalaureate diverse fields, and business and arts focus. With an acceptance rate of 55%, University of Puerto Rico is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 701 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 825–1043 on the SAT. University of Puerto Rico offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,488 per year; the sticker price of $10,203 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

55%
Overall Accept Rate
934
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 825 – 1043

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

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Application Strategy
UPR Carolina operates primarily in Spanish, so if you are applying from outside Puerto Rico, make sure your application clearly demonstrates strong Spanish language proficiency and your reasons for wanting a primarily Spanish-language academic environment.
Essay Strategy
Use any personal statement or short answer questions to speak directly to your connection to Puerto Rico and to the Carolina community, since admissions readers will want to see that you understand and value the local academic culture.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Puerto Rico-Carolina actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$10k/yr$12.3k
30k-48k~$10k/yr$13.0k
48k-75k~$10k/yr$15.3k
75k-110k~$10k/yr$16.9k
110k+~$10k/yr$18.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

40%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$22k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,717
Undergrad Enrollment
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