University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a public 4-year college in Carolina, Puerto Rico with 2,404 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, costs an average of $12,472 a year after grants and graduates 40% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina acceptance rate and admissions
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 411 to 538, math 398 to 519). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,986 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $19,478 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,472 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,472 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,006 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 40% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $35,146 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $5,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 16% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina majors and what graduates earn
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina awarded bachelor's degrees in 11 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from hospitality management ($36,742).
All 11 majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality management | 40 | $29,000 | $36,742 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 54 | n/a | $32,928 | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | 75 | n/a | $26,214 | n/a |
| Finance | 17 | n/a | $22,039 | n/a |
| Business administration | 28 | n/a | $21,492 | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | 10 | n/a | $18,739 | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | 32 | $11,885 | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Security Science and Technology | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 2,404 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 65% women, 35% men
- 20 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,986 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,472 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 411 to 538 in reading and writing and 398 to 519 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?
40% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Puerto Rico-Carolina graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $35,146 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.