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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$7,986

Out of state

$7,986
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
99%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 99.0% $7,437
State/local grants 27.0% $716
Institutional grants 87.0% $1,671
Loans 1.0% $3,354

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$2,793 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
  • Forensic Science and Technology
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
55.42%
  • Apply 1,752
  • Accepted 971
  • Attend 701

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$30
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Required
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
399-509
SAT Reading
426-534
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
63%
Male Students
37%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Hispanic/Latino95.2%
  2. Black3.74%
  3. American Indian/Alaska Native0.88%
  4. Caucasian0.13%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities0.05%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

2,632

Undergraduate students

2,632

Full Time Students
78%
Part Time Students
22%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Weight Lifting
  • Beach Volleyball
Female sports:
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Weight Lifting
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Weight Lifting
    • Beach Volleyball
    • Female

    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Beach Volleyball
    • Weight Lifting
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