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University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Cayey, PR · Suburb · 2,069 students
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$10,176
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
49%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$30,958
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
53%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is widely recognized for its rigorous preparation in the natural sciences, serving as one of the island's premier undergraduate pipelines for medical school and health-related professions alongside strong offerings in business administration and the humanities. Situated in Puerto Rico’s scenic central mountain range, the campus offers a close-knit, community-oriented student experience defined by collaborative learning, active student organizations, and a cooler, high-altitude climate. The university is further distinguished by its commitment to interdisciplinary undergraduate research and its rich cultural heritage, anchored by the on-campus Casa Museo Ramón Frade.

Wikipedia:The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPR-Cayey) is a public college in Cayey, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico System. It was initially founded as a regional school in 1967 and became a college in 1969. It was awarded autonomy in April 1982.

Location
Cayey, PR, 00737-2230 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1048 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,354$5,354
Books & supplies$4,168$4,168
Cost of attendance$15,909$15,909 est.
Average net price$10,176Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$5,354
Books & supplies$4,168
Cost of attendance$15,909 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,176
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,495
$30–48k
$9,682
$48–75k
$11,897
$75–110k
$12,913
$110k+
$13,433
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
49%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
9%
Back for yr 2
76%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
51% graduated · 23% still enrolled · 26% left or unknown · none transferred
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$21,819
10 yrs after entry$30,958
Debt
Median at graduation$5,000
Monthly payment$53
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$5.5k
90th percentile$9,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
53%
Test policy
Required
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
955
R 421–531 · M 422–542
SAT middle 50%: 843–1073
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Student Body
Gender
Men 32%Women 68%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
24 : 1
Pell grant
76%
First-gen
19%
Family income
$17,544
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
9%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
100%
Varsity sports
Intercollegiate Athletics League · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Table Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Weight Lifting
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$21,819
After 10 yrs
$30,958
Biology, General78
Natural Sciences70
Accounting and Related Services40
Psychology, Other36
Psychology, General33
Chemistry21
Business Administration, Management and Operations21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas17
Sociology8
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services8
Special Education and Teaching5
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
English Language and Literature, General3
History3
Social Sciences, General2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$1,613
Full-time faculty
90%
Faculty salary
$5,701/mo
Teaching spend
$8,620
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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