University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142)

www.uprc.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,536

2023 Average Net Price

$14,151

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

52.7%

1,779 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,428

79.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.9%

219 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is a higher education institution located in Carolina Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) were Forensic Psychology (64 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (60 degrees), and Hotel Administration & Management (47 degrees).

In 2023, 338 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142). 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (315 degrees), 26.3 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 (243142) is $7,536, which is $−21,744 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 127 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is $7,536, which is $21,744 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,151.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,536

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) was $7,536. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is $−21,744 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,151

2023 Value

4.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,151. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) grew by 4.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) (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 (243142) was of $11,161 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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 (243142) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.3% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 127 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 (243142) received 1,779 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.54% annual growth. Out of those 1,779 applicants, 938 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,428 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) in 2023. 96% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) has an overall enrollment yield of 75.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

938

Accepted Out of 1,779

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) was 52.7% (938 admissions from 1,779 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 55.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 1.54%, while admissions declined by 3.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

96%

Submission Percentage (2023)

685

Scores Submitted (2023)

96% of enrolled first-time students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) in 2023 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 (243142) had a total enrollment of 2,428 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is 1,935 students and the part-time enrollment is 493. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142), both undergraduate and graduate, is 92% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Black or African American, 0.947% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% White.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (60.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (32.9%) and Black or African American Female (2.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,428 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is 1,935 and the part-time enrollment is 493. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 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 (243142) was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,234 enrolled students
Black or African American
92 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is 92% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Black or African American, 0.947% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 92 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is hispanic or latino (315 degrees awarded). There were 26.3 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 (243142) is Forensic Psychology (64 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (60 degrees) and Hotel Administration & Management (47 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Protective Services (86 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 (243142) are Accountants & auditors (1,035,230 people), Other managers (848,951 people), Financial managers (534,738 people), Chief executives & legislators (427,363 people), and Human resources workers (304,321 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) in 2023 are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Protective Services (86 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), Psychology (64 degrees), and Business (102 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (243142) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Protective Services (86 degrees), Engineering Technologies (30 degrees), Psychology (64 degrees), and Business (102 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (243142) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (243142).

Most Common (2023)

Forensic Psychology
64 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
60 degrees awarded
Hotel Administration & Management
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) was Forensic Psychology with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

123

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

215

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 123 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142), which is 0.572 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (215).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 0.765 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) in Forensic Psychology, which is 3 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is Female and Hispanic or Latino (53% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
315 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is hispanic or latino (315 degrees awarded). There were 26.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

2.66% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
200 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
115 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) is hispanic or latino female (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (115 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) employs 30 Assistant professors, 25 Professors and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) are Male Assistant professor (16), Female Assistant professor (14), and Male Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 82 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$15.8M

2023 Salaries

1.83%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) paid a median of $15.8M in salaries, a 1.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.38% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.45% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) paid a total of $7.13M to 89 employees working as instructors, which represents 45% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) were Assistant professor with 30 employees, Professor with 25 employees, and Associate professor with 19 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) were Office and Administrative Support with 82 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142) was Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Male Professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina (243142).

Keep Exploring

William Peace University

University