How Acceptance Rate Changes over Past 5 Years for Puerto Rico Colleges

The average acceptance rate for Puerto Rico Colleges in the 2024-2025 academic year is 67.21%. This represents a 2.12% decrease compared to the previous year's acceptance rate.

Analyzing acceptance rate trends over the past 5 years (2020-2025), Puerto Rico Colleges has experienced a 0.73% decrease in acceptance rates, moving from 67.94% to 67.21%. Among the 39 competitive 4-year colleges in Puerto Rico Colleges, 16 schools have increased their acceptance rates while 20 schools have become more selective over this 5-year period.

Distribution of Acceptance Rate Changes

The following analysis shows how acceptance rates have changed over the past 5 years for Puerto Rico Colleges. Out of 39 schools with available data, 16 schools (41%) have seen an increase in their acceptance rates, while 20 schools (51.3%) experienced a decrease. 3 schools maintained the same acceptance rate over this period.

Breakdown by Change Range:

• Increased by 20% or more: 3 schools (7.7%)
• Increased by 10-20%: 4 schools (10.3%)
• Increased by 5-10%: 3 schools (7.7%)
• Increased by 0-5%: 6 schools (15.4%)
• No change: 3 schools (7.7%)
• Decreased by 0-5%: 9 schools (23.1%)
• Decreased by 5-10%: 3 schools (7.7%)
• Decreased by 10-20%: 3 schools (7.7%)
• Decreased by 20% or more: 5 schools (12.8%)

For comprehensive admission data including acceptance rates, number of applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for 2025, visit our Puerto Rico Colleges admission statistics comparison table.

Comparison Table of Acceptance Rate Changes for Puerto Rico Colleges

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