University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

If you are planning on applying to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is December 15 and the fee for the application costs $30.

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras's admissions stats.

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	100%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	December 21	––

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University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras does not offer early decision or early action.

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Is University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Difficult To Get Into?

Getting into University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras is very difficult. University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras accepted 43% of all applicants, around 2,535 of the 5,950 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

Wondering what factors are considered by University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important

Make sure to check with University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras for more information on admission factors.

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Application Requirements

To apply to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview			√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras?

Students admitted to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 100% submitted a class rank.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2019, 100% of University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras?

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More Information on Transferring to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is September 21.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras?

❌ Students who are admitted to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras?

✅ University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras is 43%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras?

❌ University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras does not offer early decision.

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