- 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 2,576 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 98%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,576 students
- In-state tuition: $3,026
- Out-state tuition: $6,058
- Acceptance Rate: 55%
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- 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
Selectivity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 122 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Item not available
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1974
Total Faculty
122 staff
34 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Jaguares por siempre
Student Body
The student population of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The University of Puerto Rico-Carolina diversity score of 0.17 is more than the state average of 0.13. The school's diversity has grown by 758% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,576 students
378 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
2,027 students
295 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
549 students
83 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,576 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,027 students
286 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
549 students
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
91%
93%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.17
0.13
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$20,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,026 is more than the state average of $1,696. The in-state tuition has declined by 59% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,058 is more than the state average of $2,418. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,026
$1,696
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,058
$2,418
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
98%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,399
$5,167
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
55%
75%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 55%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Puerto Rico with low acceptance rates.
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: Lowest acceptance rates, Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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