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Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina

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world rank  10223

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Overview

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina (University of Puerto Rico at Carolina) is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Carolina, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1974, Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina (UPRCA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. UPRCA offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 52-year-old Puerto Rican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 40-49%. This makes it an averagely selective. UPRCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UPRCA
Founded 1974
Motto
Colours
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Location

Address Carretera 887 Bo San Anton
Carolina
00984-4800
Puerto Rico
Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Phone Number (787) 257 0000
Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Fax Number
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Website

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University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1978


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina.



Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Admission Info


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Size and Profile


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Facilities


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Library
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 29,015 physical volumes, 2,618 physical media, 2 digital/electronic media and 40 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 15 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Services


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Puerto Rico
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina public or private?

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina profit or non-profit?

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina in terms of enrollment?

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina in terms of academic staff?

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina a coeducational institution?

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina use?

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina UPRCA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). International students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina UPRCA located?

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is located in Carolina, , Puerto Rico. Address: Carretera 887 Bo San Anton.

Is Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina UPRCA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1978).

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina have a university library?

Yes University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 29,015 physical volumes, 2,618 physical media, 2 digital/electronic media and 40 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 15 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina offer career services?

Yes

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Does Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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