UPR - Rio Piedras Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UPR - Rio Piedras to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (UPR - Rio Piedras)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UPR - Rio Piedras's acceptance rate is 54.59% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,799 students applied and 2,620 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into UPR - Rio Piedras is not low.

To apply to UPR - Rio Piedras, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.

UPR - Rio Piedras's acceptance rate is the 5th lowest among 39 Puerto Rico colleges with competitive admission.
UPR - Rio Piedras's yield rate is 71.26%, which is significantly higher by 34.47 percentage points (approximately 93.7% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UPR - Rio Piedras at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UPR - Rio Piedras's acceptance rate is 54.59% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 71.26%. 1,841 men and 2,849 women applied to UPR - Rio Piedras and 1,021 men and 1,556 women students were accepted.

26 applicants who has another gender applied and 13 were accepted.30 accepted students' gender is unknown.

Among them, 745 men and 1,097 women were enrolled in UPR - Rio Piedras. You can explore the UPR - Rio Piedras's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UPR - Rio Piedras
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,799	1,841	2,849	26	83
Admitted	2,620	1,021	1,556	13	30
Enrolled	1,867	745	1,097	8	17
Acceptance Rate	54.59%	55.46%	54.62%	50.00%	36.14%
Yield	71.26%	72.97%	70.50%	61.54%	56.67%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at UPR - Rio Piedras. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UPR - Rio Piedras Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Required
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UPR - Rio Piedras:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.uprrp.edu/admisiones/
Online Application: https://admisiones.upr.edu/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UPR - Rio Piedras?

UPR - Rio Piedras is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 54.59%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UPR - Rio Piedras?

UPR - Rio Piedras does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does UPR - Rio Piedras require essays or personal statements?

UPR - Rio Piedras does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for UPR - Rio Piedras admission?

UPR - Rio Piedras does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

UPR - Rio Piedras does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UPR - Rio Piedras requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

UPR - Rio Piedras does not require or recommend an English proficiency test for international applicants. However, requirements may vary by program, so check the official admissions website for details.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UPR - Rio Piedras?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for UPR - Rio Piedras are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.