University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,536

2024 Average Net Price

$12,596

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

54.5%

1,764 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,576

78.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

38.4%

218 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a higher education institution located in Carolina Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina were Forensic Psychology (75 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (54 degrees), and General Production Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator (32 degrees).

In 2024, 340 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (327 degrees), 27.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $7,536, which is $−20,642 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $7,536, which is $20,642 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,596.

In 2024, 79% 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

$7,536

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was $7,536. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is $−20,642 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$12,596

2024 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,596. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina grew by 11%.

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

$11,385

Room and Board

$2,793

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was of $11,385 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,793. 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 by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.28% with respect to 2023, when 78% 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.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received 1,764 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.843% annual growth. Out of those 1,764 applicants, 962 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,576 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2024. 99% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has an overall enrollment yield of 70.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

962

Accepted Out of 1,764

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was 54.5% (962 admissions from 1,764 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 52.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.843%, while admissions grew by 2.56%.

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

99%

Submission Percentage (2024)

668

Scores Submitted (2024)

99% of enrolled first-time students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had a total enrollment of 2,576 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 2,027 students and the part-time enrollment is 549. This means that 78.7% 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, 2.95% Black or African American, 0.738% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0776% White, and 0.0776% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (62%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (32.3%) and Black or African American Female (2.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,576 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 2,027 and the part-time enrollment is 549. This means that 78.7% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% 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

71%

2024 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had a retention rate lower 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 (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,477 enrolled students
Black or African American
76 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 96.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.95% Black or African American, 0.738% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0776% White, and 0.0776% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 78 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 (327 degrees awarded). There were 27.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is Forensic Psychology (75 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (54 degrees) and General Production Graphic & Printing Equipment Operator (32 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (32 degrees awarded), Protective Services (70 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (35 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 (260,713 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (213,673 people), Police officers (154,757 people), Postsecondary teachers (125,725 people), and Social workers, all other (118,021 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in 2024 are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Protective Services (70 degrees), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), Psychology (75 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

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 Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Communication Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Protective Services (70 degrees), Engineering Technologies (35 degrees), Psychology (75 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (615,039 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (392,143 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (341,175 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (270,335 people), and Computer Systems Design (225,396 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 (2024)

Automotive Engineering Technology
16 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering Technology
13 degrees awarded
Instrumentation Technology
6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina was Automotive Engineering Technology with 16 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

131

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

209

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 131 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (209).

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 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 0.588 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina in Forensic Psychology, which is 2.75 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% 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, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
327 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is hispanic or latino (327 degrees awarded). There were 27.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
431 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
393 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
384 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is hispanic or latino female (431 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (393 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina had a total salary expenditure of 22.2M. University of Puerto Rico-Carolina employs 27 Assistant professors, 22 Professors and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are Male Assistant professor (14), Female Assistant professor (13), and Female Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina are: Office and Administrative Support, with 83 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.7M

2024 Salaries

5.68%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina paid a median of $16.7M in salaries, which represents 75.5% of their overall expenditure ($22.2M) and a 5.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.83% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.38% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.36M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina paid a total of $6.36M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 38% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina were Office and Administrative Support with 83 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Service with 25 employees.

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