Public Accredited · Middle States Commission on Higher Education Cayey, Puerto Rico 95.8% Acceptance Rate

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPRC) Acceptance Rate, GPA, and Admission Requirements

📍 Cayey, Puerto Rico 00737-2230 🏛️ Main Campus 🌐 www.cayey.upr.edu/

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey The University of Puerto Rico-Cayey, established in 1967, is a public liberal arts college within the prestigious University of Puerto Rico system. The 170-acre campus in Puerto Rico's central mountains offers undergraduate programs emphasizing undergraduate research across disciplines. UPR-Cayey maintains a 15:1 student-faculty ratio and is particularly known for its biology and environmental science programs that utilize the surrounding mountain ecosystems. Campus facilities include the modern Biological Sciences Building and the Jos M. Lzaro Library with extensive Caribbean studies collections.

UPR-Cayey takes pride in its commitment to undergraduate education and research opportunities for all students. The campus serves as an important cultural and educational resource for central Puerto Rico. Students benefit from internship programs with local industries and government agencies. Recent initiatives include expanded STEM research facilities and sustainability projects. UPR-Cayey's combination of academic quality, mountain setting, and focus on undergraduate research makes it a distinctive institution within Puerto Rico's higher education landscape.

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Acceptance Rate

Admission at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is inclusive by design: 95.8% of applicants who meet basic eligibility are accepted.

What to Expect

• Eligibility First: A high school diploma or GED typically clears the main bar.
• Plan Ahead for Placement: Placement tests can shape which courses you start in — worth preparing for.

Selectivity at a Glance

Inclusive

Selectivity scale: Inclusive — 95.8% acceptance rate

Most Selective (0%)Open Enrollment (100%)

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (Nov 2025).

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPRC) Test Requirements

Scores aren't just a formality at UPRC — landing within or above the 2026 admitted class's middle 50% keeps you fully competitive, even where submission is optional.

Can I Get Into UPRC Without SAT or ACT?

Test scores are mandatory at UPRC. Book your SAT/ACT dates early and plan on a retake if your score comes in under the averages below.

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Average SAT Score: 978

Admitted students at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey average a 978 SAT (out of 1600).

SAT Competitiveness

SAT 978 — Accessible

A 978 average means even a modest SAT score can strengthen your application.

SAT Math

481

SAT Reading

498

Composite

978

Key Insight: Aim for the 75th percentile (1098 SAT) to stand out. Below average? University of Puerto Rico at Cayey allows Score Choice for the SAT, so a retake only helps — a low sitting never has to be sent.

Scored under 858? A retake is worth it at UPRC — two or three sittings is standard for competitive applicants, and there's no cap on how many times you can test.

SAT Scores Breakdown by Sections

SAT score percentiles for University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
SAT Math	481	420	541
SAT Reading	498	438	557
SAT Composite	978	858	1098

A score under 858 puts you in the lower quarter of admits; 1098+ puts you ahead of three-quarters of the admitted class. (These percentiles mark where a given share of the admitted class scored at or below.)

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Can I get into University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPRC) with a 1100 SAT?

At 1100, your SAT is squarely in UPRC's favor. That said, admissions staff read the full file — GPA, activities, and essays still carry real weight even with a strong score in hand.

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Less Competitive Schools

These schools have lower average SAT or ACT scores than University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. If your SAT or ACT score is slightly lower, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School	Location	SAT	ACT
Alabama A & M University	Normal, AL	947	17
Johnson University Florida	Kissimmee, FL	940	NA
Warner University	Lake Wales, FL	937	17
Gordon State College	Barnesville, GA	950	18
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Saint Mary of the Woods, IN	966	17
Upper Iowa University	Fayette, IA	929	18
Baker University	Baldwin City, KS	950	17
Union Commonwealth University	Barbourville, KY	965	18
Grambling State University	Grambling, LA	955	17
Southern University and A & M College	Baton Rouge, LA	938	17

Equally Competitive Schools

These schools have the same range of average SAT or ACT scores as University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. If your SAT or ACT score is competitive, you'll be competitive for these schools also.

School	Location	SAT	ACT
Alabama State University	Montgomery, AL	977	18
Baptist Health College Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	980	20
University of Bridgeport	Bridgeport, CT	985	NA
Delaware State University	Dover, DE	984	24
Clayton State University	Morrow, GA	973	18

More Competitive Schools

These schools have higher average SAT or ACT scores than University of Puerto Rico at Cayey. If you improve your SAT or ACT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School	Location	SAT	ACT
Faulkner University	Montgomery, AL	1016	20
Jacksonville State University	Jacksonville, AL	1055	21
University of West Alabama	Livingston, AL	1015	20
Marion Military Institute	Marion, AL	1043	20
University of Arkansas at Little Rock	Little Rock, AR	1049	21

Updated Sunday July 26, 2026. Data on this page is sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard's latest data as provided in November 2025, US Department of Education's latest statistics, Institute's official websites and printed material as well as additional publicly available sources.

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