University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,960

16.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,885

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.89%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

44.7%

1,908 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,367

76.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

44.1%

319 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a higher education institution located in Carolina Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina were Forensic Psychology (125 degrees awarded), Hotel Administration & Management (93 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (90 degrees).

In 2021, 649 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (616 degrees), 32.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $6,960, which is $−21,545 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $6,960, which is $−21,545 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,885.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,960

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was $6,960. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $−21,545 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,885

2021 Value

33.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,885. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina grew by 33.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,161

Room and Board

$2,793

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was of $11,161 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,793. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.64% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was 3.89%, which represents 7 out of the 180 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received 1,908 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,908 applicants, 853 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,367 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2021. 100% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has an overall enrollment yield of 72.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

853

Accepted Out of 1,908

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was 44.7% (853 admissions from 1,908 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 42.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.8%, while admissions grew by 23.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

100%

Submission Percentage (2021)

621

Scores Submitted (2021)

100% of enrolled first-time students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had a total enrollment of 2,367 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 1,804 students and the part-time enrollment is 563. This means that 76.2% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina, both undergraduate and graduate, is 95.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% Black or African American, 0.465% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.169% Two or More Races, and 0.127% White.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (61.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (33.5%) and Black or African American Female (2.72%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,367 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 1,804 and the part-time enrollment is 563. This means that 76.2% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,259 enrolled students
Black or African American
89 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 95.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% Black or African American, 0.465% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.169% Two or More Races, and 0.127% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 181 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Carolina. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is hispanic or latino (616 degrees awarded). There were 32.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is Forensic Psychology (125 degrees awarded), followed by Hotel Administration & Management (93 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (90 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (66 degrees awarded), Psychology (125 degrees), and Protective Services (90 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Other managers (260,092 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (194,072 people), Police officers (147,574 people), Social workers, all other (124,475 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (119,560 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2021 are Communication Technologies (66 degrees awarded), Psychology (125 degrees), Protective Services (90 degrees), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), and Communications (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Communication Technologies (66 degrees awarded), Psychology (125 degrees), Protective Services (90 degrees), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), and Communications (39 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Elementary & secondary schools (528,585 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (396,663 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (301,058 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (250,344 people), and Computer Systems Design (198,955 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Puerto Rico-Carolina.

Most Common (2021)

Forensic Psychology
125 degree-majors awarded
Hotel Administration & Management
93 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
90 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was Forensic Psychology with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

234

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

415

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 234 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina, which is 0.564 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (415).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in General Production Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator, which is 1.13 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in Forensic Psychology, which is 2.91 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Carolina completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is Male and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
616 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is hispanic or latino (616 degrees awarded). There were 32.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
393 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
223 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is hispanic or latino female (393 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (223 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina employs 24 Professors, 18 Associate professors and 17 Instructors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Male Professor (14), Female Professor (10), and Female Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are: Office and Administrative Support, with 75 employees, Management, with 42 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.1M

2021 Salaries

2.45%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina paid a median of $16.1M in salaries, a 2.45% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina paid a total of $4.78M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

75 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina were Professor with 24 employees, Associate professor with 18 employees, and Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina were Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees, Management with 42 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was Male Professor with 14 employees, Female Professor with 10 employees, and Female Associate professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina.