UPRC Description

The University of Puerto Rico at Carolina is a vocational preparatory school offering post-secondary degrees in technical programs. It is a public institution that is part of the Puerto Rico University system.

It is dedicated to preparing its students for exciting careers in the following types of fields:

*Automotive Technology
*Business Administration
*Criminal Justice
*Education and Teaching
*Graphic Design
*Hotel Administration and Restaurants
*Office Systems
*Physical Education

The school offers continuing education courses as well, in areas such as Conversational English, Culinary Arts, Floral Arrangement, and Interior Design and Decoration.

University of Puerto Rico Carolina accepts financial aid from qualifying students in the form of grants, loans, and work-study.

In order to apply to the institution, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. An admissions exam may also be required. For other requirements, applicants can refer to the school’s website or talk to someone at the admission’s office.

Quick Facts

Location

U.S. Territories

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.uprc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$2,722

Out-of-State Tuition

$4,107

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

4,321

UPRC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
4,240
Freshman Class
1,143
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,321

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
98%
Graduate
2%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
63%
Men
37%

Ethnic Diversity

Latino
100%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%