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Carolina, PR · Humacao, PR
| University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,945/yr | $12,675/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,287/yr | $12,036/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,001/yr | $12,957/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,267/yr | $15,481/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,900/yr | $16,960/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,229/yr | $19,547/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $58/mo | $58/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,613/yr | $11,613/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,793/yr | $4,168/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,396/yr | $19,547/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,986/yr | $5,364/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $7,986/yr | $5,364/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 76% | 81% |
| Students taking federal loans | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 55% | 55% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 809–1057 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 932 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,779 | 1,296 |
| Students accepted | 938 | 758 |
| Students who enrolled | 712 | 671 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 76% | 89% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 96% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 37% | 47% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $30,626/yr | $29,521/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $18,884–$45,745 | $17,850–$44,472 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 42% | 53% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 45% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 37% | 48% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $22,317/yr | $20,013/yr |
| Graduate on time | 26% | 9.6% |
| Pell students who graduate | 37% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 15% | 52% |
| Low-income students who finish | 17% | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | 21% | 5.6% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $27,204/yr | $27,274/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Psychology 25% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 23% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23% · Health Professions 18% |
| Most popular program | Psychology — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 25% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 12% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communications Technologies — 6% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | No data reported | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology — $26,961/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 30% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,404 | 2,529 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $7,539/mo | $5,890/mo |
| Full-time professors | 58% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $20,302 | $18,717 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Carolina, PR | Humacao, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1974 | 1962 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 35% | 33% |
| Women | 65% | 67% |
| White students | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Black students | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 96% | 90% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 9% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.2% | 3.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,764/yr | $10,543/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $4,037 |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Other | Other |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 133 | 100 |
| Athletic scholarships | $193,599 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $492,359 | $137,294 |
| Athletics revenue | $492,359 | $137,294 |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $3,468 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.