University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Acceptance Rate
Carolina, Puerto Rico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,779
- Admitted
- 938
- Yield
- 75.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.5% in 2014–15 to 52.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,342 to 1,779 (+33%) over that period.
Its 52.7% rate makes University of Puerto Rico-Carolina more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Puerto Rico schools, it is more selective than about 62%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (51.3% for women vs 54.7% for men, a 3.4-point gap). University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 75.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,342 | 1,054 | 78.5% | 904 |
| 2015–16 | 4,237 | 1,124 | 26.5% | 922 |
| 2016–17 | 4,442 | 1,177 | 26.5% | 934 |
| 2017–18 | 3,245 | 1,028 | 31.7% | 780 |
| 2018–19 | 2,639 | 834 | 31.6% | 706 |
| 2019–20 | 1,969 | 761 | 38.6% | 569 |
| 2020–21 | 1,606 | 689 | 42.9% | 523 |
| 2021–22 | 1,908 | 853 | 44.7% | 621 |
| 2022–23 | 1,752 | 971 | 55.4% | 701 |
| 2023–24 | 1,779 | 938 | 52.7% | 712 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,154 | 592 | 51.3% |
| Men | 592 | 324 | 54.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 395–519 | 96% |
| SAT Math | 390–500 |
How University of Puerto compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's acceptance rate?
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's acceptance rate is 52.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (938 admitted of 1,779 applicants).
Is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina test optional?
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina received 1,779 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 938.
What SAT score do you need for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?
Admitted students at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina typically scored 395–519 on SAT Reading/Writing and 390–500 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina getting harder to get into?
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.5% in 2014–15 to 52.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uprc.edu/.