University of Puerto Rico Cayey: Review & Facts

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University of Puerto Rico Cayey is a medium four-year, public school with 2,220 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1967 and is the only college located in Cayey, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

At University of Puerto Rico Cayey you can get your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

22

University of Puerto Rico Cayey follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 22 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, General Studies, Biology, Education, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Puerto Rico Cayey is fair at 74% (close to Puerto Rico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

74%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico Cayey is below average - 55%. Roughly 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Puerto Rico Cayey is reasonably decent: 19:1. Find out more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, about $5,100 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Puerto Rico Cayey not covered by tuition are approximately $300; which comes to a total of $5,400 per academic year.

Read the details about University of Puerto Rico Cayey additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

49%

Doable

According to government data, 1,243 applications were submitted and 613 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at University of Puerto Rico Cayey in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

B

Dicey

University of Puerto Rico Cayey offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Puerto Rico Cayey, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

Presently there is no on-campus housing at University of Puerto Rico Cayey.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Puerto Rico Cayey. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Puerto Rico Cayey appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Puerto Rico Cayey Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Puerto Rico Cayey
205 Antonio R. Barcelo Ave.
Cayey, Puerto Rico
00737-2230