University of Puerto Rico-Cayey Acceptance Rate
Cayey, Puerto Rico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 722
- Admitted
- 692
- Yield
- 81.8%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 722 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Puerto Rico-Cayey's acceptance rate has risen from 82.6% in 2014–15 to 95.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,001 to 722 (-28%) over that period.
Its 95.8% rate makes University of Puerto Rico-Cayey more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Puerto Rico schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (93.8% for women vs 100% for men, a 6.2-point gap). University of Puerto Rico-Cayey requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 81.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,001 | 827 | 82.6% | 788 |
| 2015–16 | 1,100 | 898 | 81.6% | 826 |
| 2016–17 | 1,048 | 1,010 | 96.4% | 808 |
| 2017–18 | 1,076 | 823 | 76.5% | 686 |
| 2018–19 | 910 | 658 | 72.3% | 590 |
| 2019–20 | 809 | 710 | 87.8% | 562 |
| 2020–21 | 752 | 672 | 89.4% | 554 |
| 2021–22 | 1,451 | 697 | 48% | 577 |
| 2022–23 | 1,243 | 613 | 49.3% | 483 |
| 2023–24 | 722 | 692 | 95.8% | 566 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 467 | 438 | 93.8% |
| Men | 252 | 252 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 438–557 | 100% |
| SAT Math | 420–541 |
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Frequently asked
What is University of Puerto Rico-Cayey's acceptance rate?
University of Puerto Rico-Cayey's acceptance rate is 95.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (692 admitted of 722 applicants).
Is University of Puerto Rico-Cayey test optional?
University of Puerto Rico-Cayey requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Puerto Rico-Cayey?
University of Puerto Rico-Cayey received 722 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 692.
What SAT score do you need for University of Puerto Rico-Cayey?
Admitted students at University of Puerto Rico-Cayey typically scored 438–557 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–541 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Puerto Rico-Cayey getting harder to get into?
University of Puerto Rico-Cayey has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.6% in 2014–15 to 95.8% 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.cayey.upr.edu/.