University of Puerto Rico-Carolina — College Profile

About

The University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is uniquely distinguished as the only campus within the UPR system to operate on a fast-paced quarter (trimester) academic calendar, which allows students to accelerate their graduation timeline. The institution is widely renowned for its premier programs in Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Culinary Arts, and Criminal Justice, all of which offer robust, hands-on training tailored directly to the island's key industries. On campus, the close-knit "Jaguares" student community enjoys a vibrant environment enriched by active professional associations and a strategic location just minutes from San Juan’s major coastal tourism district. This blend of accelerated learning and direct industry integration makes it a standout choice for career-oriented applicants looking to transition quickly and successfully into Puerto Rico's workforce.

Wikipedia:The University of Puerto Rico at Carolina is a public college in Carolina, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and is better known as CRCA or CUNICA from its former names in Spanish of Colegio Regional de Carolina and Colegio Universitario de Carolina respectively.

Location

Carolina, PR, 00984-4800 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

MIA · Miami

1047 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$19,396

Out-of-state COA

$19,396

Avg net price

$12,945

In-state tuition

$7,986

Out-of-state tuition

$7,986

Books & supplies

$2,793/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$12,287

$30–48k

$13,001

$48–75k

$15,267

$75–110k

$16,900

$110k+

$18,229

Admissions

Admit rate

55%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

932

Reading 411–538

Math 398–519

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

39%

4-yr on-time completion

26%

1st-yr retention

71%

Transfer-out rate

20%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

45%

Transferred

11%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

44%

Median earnings (6yr)

$22,317

Median earnings (10yr)

$30,626

Median debt

$5,500

Monthly loan payment

$58

Debt range (25th–75th)

$3,000–$5,500

Debt (90th percentile)

$9,916

Student Body

Men 35%Women 65%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

76%

First-generation

18%

Median family income

$20,302

Independent students

Avg age at entry

20.0

Part-time students

16%

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

96%

Black

AI/AN

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$22,317

10 years after entry

$30,626

Hospitality Administration/Management66

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology64

Criminal Justice and Corrections60

Security Science and Technology26

Graphic Communications24

Design and Applied Arts16

Business Administration, Management and Operations15

Finance and Financial Management Services15

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication7

Business Operations Support and Assistant Services4

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Institutional

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

58%

Avg faculty salary

$7,539/mo

Instructional spend/student