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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
About 55 in 100 applicants get into University of Puerto Rico-Carolina — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina occupies suburban Carolina, PR — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Hospitality Administration/Management, where graduates median $36,742 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,468 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,404 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 71.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 785 and 1019 — below the PR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 785 and 1019; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 395 | 460 | 519 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 444 | 500 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received 1,779 applications and admitted 938 (52.7%), with 712 enrolling.
How University of Puerto Rico-Carolina compares
| University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | Puerto Rico median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 54.5% | 58% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,986 | $6,347 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $30,626 | $25,416 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Puerto Rico-Carolina student earns $30,626 — 20% above the Puerto Rico median of $25,416 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina prices by residency: $7,986 in-state versus $7,986 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina enrolls 2,404 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina students — 37.3% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $36,742 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $32,928 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $26,214 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $22,039 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,492 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $18,739 |
Median earnings for these 6 University of Puerto Rico-Carolina programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $30,626 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 6 additional University of Puerto Rico-Carolina programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 785–1019 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 54.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's acceptance rate?
52.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 938 admitted from 1,779 applicants.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina cost?
In-state tuition is $7,986; out-of-state students pay $7,986. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Puerto Rico-Carolina graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $30,626 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Puerto Rico
- University of Puerto Rico at Cayey — 53% admitted
- University of Puerto Rico — 35.3% admitted
- University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo — 59.2% admitted
- University of Puerto Rico-Humacao — 54.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.