University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

www.uprc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,952

46% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$8,149

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

10.7%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

42.9%

1,606 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,580

76% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

51.4%

295 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a higher education institution located in Carolina Municipio, PR. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (120 degrees awarded), Forensic Psychology (113 degrees), and Hotel Administration & Management (84 degrees).

In 2020, 621 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina. 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (612 degrees), 153 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $5,952, which is $−22,448 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $5,952, which is $−22,448 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,149.

In 2020, 83% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 8% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$5,952

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was $5,952. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $−22,448 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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

Average Net Price

$8,149

2020 Value

7.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,149. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina grew by 7.64%.

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

$3,252

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was of $11,161 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,252. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 3.75% with respect to 2019, when 80% 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.

10.7%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was 10.7%, which represents 20 out of the 187 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 1,606 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 18.4% annual decline. Out of those 1,606 applicants, 689 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 42.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,580 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2020, and 100% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has an overall enrollment yield of 75.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

42.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

689

Accepted Out of 1,606

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was 42.9% (689 admissions from 1,606 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 38.6%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −18.4%, while admissions declined by −9.46%.

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

SAT Scores

100%

Submission Percentage

523

Scores Submitted

100% of enrolled first-time students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 2,580 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 1,962 students and the part-time enrollment is 618. This means that 76% 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 96.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.48% Black or African American, 0.426% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.31% Asian, 0.194% Two or More Races, 0.116% White, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (63.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (33%) and Black or African American Female (1.94%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,580 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 1,962 and the part-time enrollment is 618. This means that 76% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% 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

82%

2020 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 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), 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

Hispanic or Latino
2,482
Black or African American
64
American Indian or Alaska Native
11

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 96.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.48% Black or African American, 0.426% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.31% Asian, 0.194% Two or More Races, 0.116% White, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2020, 153 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 (612 degrees awarded). There were 153 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (120 degrees awarded), followed by Forensic Psychology (113 degrees) and Hotel Administration & Management (84 degrees).

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 (51 degrees awarded), Protective Services (120 degrees), and Psychology (113 degrees).

Workforce

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 (256,190 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (166,665 people), Police officers (152,750 people), Social workers, all other (138,431 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (113,311 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Communication Technologies (51 degrees awarded), Protective Services (120 degrees), Psychology (113 degrees), Engineering Technologies (39 degrees), and Communications (39 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Computer hardware engineers, Chief executives & legislators, and Dentists

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 (505,569 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (412,622 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (307,144 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (221,940 people), and Computer Systems Design (195,671 people).

Degrees

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

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
120 degree-majorss awarded
Forensic Psychology
113 degree-majorss awarded
Hotel Administration & Management
84 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 120 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 2020

387

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 234 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina, which is 0.605 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (387).

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 2020, 48 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 0.667 times less than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 86 degrees were awarded to women at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in Forensic Psychology, which is 3.19 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 34% 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, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
612 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded
Unknown
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is hispanic or latino (612 degrees awarded). There were 153 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

0.644% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
384 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
228 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is hispanic or latino female (384 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (228 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had a total salary expenditure of $46.9M. University of Puerto Rico-Carolina employs 20 Professors, 19 Assistant professors, and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Male Professors (11), Male Assistant professors(10), and Female Professors (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are: Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, Management, with 49 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Finances

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$411k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received $411k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$16.5M

2020 Salaries

2.22%

decline from 2019

In 2020, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina paid a median of $16.5M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($46.9M) and a 2.22% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.27% decline from 2018 and a 0.763% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina paid a total of $5.25M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina were Professor with 20 employees; Assistant professor with 19 employees; and Assistant professor with 16 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina were Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees; Management with 49 employees; and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was Male Professor with 11 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

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

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