University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is a mid-size public baccalaureate institution located in Carolina, Puerto Rico, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,404. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Puerto Rico postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 55% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 55% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $15,267 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 39%, 6 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $30,626. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.