Applying to UPRC

Acceptance RateSAT Median
49.32% 1,023
University of Puerto Rico-Cayey's acceptance rate is 49.32% for 2023 admission. A total of 1,243 students applied and 613 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
UPRC's acceptance rate is the 5th lowest among 37 Puerto Rico colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,023 at UPRC. UPRC's SAT score ranks 1st out of 4 Puerto Rico colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UPRC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is 49.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 78.79%. 385 men and 827 women applied to UPRC and 186 men and 414 women students were accepted.
31 applicants who has another gender applied and 13 were accepted.
Among them, 162 men and 321 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UPRC.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UPRC
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,243385827310
Admitted613186414130
Enrolled48316232100
Acceptance Rate 49.32%48.31%50.06%41.94%-
Yield 78.79%87.10%77.54%0.00%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Puerto Rico-Cayey 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 483 students (100% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,023 with 522 SAT EBRW and 501 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25th percentile is 467. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 564 and 25th percentile is 445 .
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at UPRC
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total91210231134
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing467522570
SAT Math445501564
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 483 first-year students enrolled in UPRC. The proportion of full-time students is 99.79% and part-time students is 0.21%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 33.54% and women students is 66.46%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UPRC.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UPRC
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total48316232100
Full-time48216132100
Part-time11000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and SAT / ACT to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at UPRC. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Puerto Rico-Cayey.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UPRC Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestNot Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools of University of Puerto Rico-Cayey. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UPRC.
Admission Information for Applying to UPRC
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Admission Informationhttps://www.cayey.upr.edu/oficina-de-admisiones/
Online Applicationhttps://www.upr.edu/admisiones/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor
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