# University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

Carolina, PR. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-carolina

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a public college in Carolina, PR with 2,404 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, and admitted students average 932 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,472 per year ($12,365 for families earning under $30,000). 40% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $35,146 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 55% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,779 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 938 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 411–538 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 398–519 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $19,478 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $12,472 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,365 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,244 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,875 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,435 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $18,738 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,404 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 40% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $35,146 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $5,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of Puerto Rico-Carolina considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## FAQ

**What is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's acceptance rate?**

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina admits 55% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 411–538 on SAT Reading and Writing and 398–519 on SAT Math; the average total is 932.

**Is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?**

In Fall 2023, 1,779 students applied to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina and 938 were admitted; 712 enrolled.

**Does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina consider legacy status?**

No. University of Puerto Rico-Carolina reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina require an essay?**

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $19,478 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,472.

**What is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's graduation rate?**

40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 243142. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology