University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Acceptance Rate
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,665
- Admitted
- 2,482
- Yield
- 74.1%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
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-Rio Piedras's acceptance rate has risen from 28.2% in 2014–15 to 53.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 9,712 to 4,665 (-52%) over that period.
Its 53.2% rate makes University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Puerto Rico schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 74.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,712 | 2,736 | 28.2% | 2,361 |
| 2015–16 | 10,722 | 3,151 | 29.4% | 2,769 |
| 2016–17 | 6,353 | 3,256 | 51.3% | 2,759 |
| 2017–18 | 6,046 | 2,411 | 39.9% | 2,129 |
| 2018–19 | 5,951 | 2,539 | 42.7% | 2,169 |
| 2019–20 | 5,798 | 2,830 | 48.8% | 2,217 |
| 2020–21 | 5,496 | 2,674 | 48.7% | 2,361 |
| 2021–22 | 5,677 | 2,853 | 50.3% | 2,143 |
| 2022–23 | 4,859 | 2,507 | 51.6% | 1,749 |
| 2023–24 | 4,665 | 2,482 | 53.2% | 1,839 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,831 | 1,481 | 52.3% |
| Men | 1,730 | 951 | 55% |
| Another gender | 41 | 28 | 68.3% |
| Unknown | 63 | 22 | 34.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
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-Rio Piedras's acceptance rate?
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras's acceptance rate is 53.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,482 admitted of 4,665 applicants).
Is University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras test optional?
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras received 4,665 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,482.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras getting harder to get into?
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 28.2% in 2014–15 to 53.2% 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.uprrp.edu/.