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University of Puerto Rico at Carolina

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world rank  9916

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Overview

Established in 1974, the 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 (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina (UPRCA) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina (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. This 50-year-old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization an averagely selective institution. UPRCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name (English) University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UPRCA
Founded 1974
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University Location

Address Carretera 887 Bo San Anton
Carolina
00984-4800
Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina Phone Number (787) 257 0000
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina Fax Number
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly 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.



University of Puerto Rico at 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 40-49% 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


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution 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.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Puerto Rico at 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.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes


University Services


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

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

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Puerto Rico at Carolina's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Puerto Rico at Carolina is legally recognized 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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Puerto Rico Carolina's official LinkedIn profile

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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