[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is UPRCA to get into?
This page provides the latest information on University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (UPRCA)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UPRCA's acceptance rate is 54.54% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,764 students applied and 962 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into UPRCA is not low.
To apply to UPRCA, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.
- The median SAT score is 932 at UPRCA.
- UPRCA's yield rate is 70.48%, which is significantly higher by 33.69 percentage points (approximately 91.6% 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 UPRCA at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%.
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, UPRCA's acceptance rate is 54.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 70.48%. 629 men and 1,135 women applied to UPRCA and 354 men and 608 women students were accepted.
Among them, 244 men and 434 women were enrolled in UPRCA. You can explore the UPRCA's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 668 students (99% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores as part of the admission process at UPRCA.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 932, including 479 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 453 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 538 and the 25th percentile is 411. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 519 and the 25th percentile is 398.
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 678 first-year students enrolled in UPRCA. The proportion of full-time students is 99.56% and part-time students is 0.44%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.99% and women students is 64.01%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UPRCA.
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at UPRCA. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Puerto Rico-Carolina.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to UPRCA:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.uprc.edu/admisiones
- Online Application: admisiones.upr.edu/
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor
UPRCA Admission Frequently Asked Questions
UPRCA is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 54.54%.
UPRCA recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to UPRCA is 932. A higher SAT score will strengthen your application.
UPRCA does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
UPRCA does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
UPRCA does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, UPRCA requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
UPRCA 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.
The institutional SAT and ACT codes for UPRCA are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.