University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is a public commonwealth school in an urban setting in Cayey, PR. University of Puerto Rico at Cayey was founded in 1967 and enrolls 3,830 undergrads and no graduate students.

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey offers housing for up to 0 students.

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey employs one full-time professor for every 25 undergrads enrolled.

2021 University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	72%
Average GPA	3.7
In-State Tuition	$3,968
Out-of-State	$3,968

2022 University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Regular Decision Application Deadline

Early Admission at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey offers early decision but does not offer early action.

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University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Acceptance Rate 2019

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. Around 72% of applicants get into University of Puerto Rico at Cayey each year. Last year, 910 students applied to University of Puerto Rico at Cayey and 658 were admitted.

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Waitlist

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in the most recent year.

How Do I Get Into University of Puerto Rico at Cayey?

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, applicants must submit the following items.

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Application Requirements

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GPA and Test Scores for University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

The average high school GPA for a student admitted to University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is 3.7 /4.0.

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Does University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Require Test Scores?

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 100% submitted the SAT.

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Dorms at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Yes! University of Puerto Rico at Cayey provides on-campus housing for students.

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey students are active in the school's Asociacion de Estudiantes de Psicologia Psy-Chi, Sociedad Honoraria de Biologia - Tri Beta and Asociacion Cristiana Universitaria-CONFRA.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey.

Financial Aid at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

First-year students that attend University of Puerto Rico at Cayey full-time are awarded $4,200 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is University of Puerto Rico at Cayey a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Retention, graduation, and job placement statistics all give valuable information about the quality of the student experience, before and after graduation.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

About 81% of students who start at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey come back for their second year of college.

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 48%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Based on this information, how does University of Puerto Rico at Cayey sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of Puerto Rico at Cayey a good school for you?

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Where is University of Puerto Rico at Cayey?

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is located in the urban setting of Cayey, PR, less than an hour from San Juan.

If you want to see University of Puerto Rico at Cayey for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take PR 52 to Cayey, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Luis Muñoz Marin International.

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