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University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Cayey, PR · Suburb · 2,069 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPR Cayey) is widely renowned for its exceptional undergraduate programs in the natural sciences, particularly biology and chemistry, making it a premier national launchpad for students aiming for medical school or scientific research careers. Nestled in the cool, scenic mountains of Puerto Rico’s central range, the campus offers a close-knit, collaborative student culture rich in community service, student organizations, and athletic pride. What truly sets UPR Cayey apart is its unique distinction as a liberal arts-focused institution within the UPR system that places an extraordinary emphasis on undergraduate research, consistently securing federal grants that allow students to conduct high-level research and transition into top-tier graduate programs nationwide.


Wikipedia:The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPR-Cayey) is a public college in Cayey, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico System. It was initially founded as a regional school in 1967 and became a college in 1969. It was awarded autonomy in April 1982.

Location
Cayey, PR, 00737-2230 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1048 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,909
Out-of-state COA
$15,909
Avg net price
$10,176
In-state tuition
$5,354
Out-of-state tuition
$5,354
Books & supplies
$4,168/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,495
$30–48k
$9,682
$48–75k
$11,897
$75–110k
$12,913
$110k+
$13,433
Admissions
Admit rate
53%
Test policy
Required
SAT average
955
Reading 421531
Math 422542
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
49%
4-yr on-time completion
9%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
0%
Still enrolled
23%
Dropped out / unknown
26%
Median earnings (6yr)
$21,819
Median earnings (10yr)
$30,958
Median debt
$5,000
Monthly loan payment
$53
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$5,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$9,000
Student Body
Men 32%Women 68%
24
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
76%
First-generation
19%
Median family income
$17,544
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
100%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$21,819
10 years after entry
$30,958
Biology, General78
Natural Sciences70
Accounting and Related Services40
Psychology, Other36
Psychology, General33
Chemistry21
Business Administration, Management and Operations21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas17
Sociology8
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services8
Special Education and Teaching5
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
English Language and Literature, General3
History3
Social Sciences, General2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
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Institutional
Endowment
$1,613
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
90%
Avg faculty salary
$5,701/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,620
Federal loan rate
0%

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