- The University of Puerto Rico at Carolina is a public college in Carolina, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico and is better known as CRCA or CUNICA from its former names in Spanish of Colegio Regional de Carolina and Colegio Universitario de Carolina respectively.
School Highlights
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina serves 2,641 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,641 students
- In-state tuition: $3,026
- Out-state tuition: $6,058
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 305 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
305 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The University of Puerto Rico-Carolina diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has declined by 33% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,641 students
588 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,855 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
786 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
264 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,855 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
786 students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
95%
90%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$20,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,026 is more than the state average of $2,932. The in-state tuition has declined by 51% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,058 is more than the state average of $3,437. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,026
$2,932
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,058
$3,437
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,399
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
45%
77%
SAT Reading
482
482
SAT Math
458
458
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina cost?
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's tuition is approximately $3,026 for In-State students and $6,058 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?
The acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 77%.
What is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's ranking?
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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