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University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Teaching Programs

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is a public institution located in Cayey, PR. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Puerto Rico at Cayey?

Contact details for UPR-Cayey can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	205 Antonio R. Barcelo Ave., Cayey, PR 00737-2230
Phone:	7877382161
Website:	www.cayey.upr.edu/
Admissions:	www.cayey.upr.edu/oficina-de-admisiones/
Financial Aid:	www.cayey.upr.edu/asistenciaeconomica/

How Do I Get Into UPR-Cayey?

You can apply to UPR-Cayey online at: https://www.upr.edu/admisiones/

UPR-Cayey is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UPR-Cayey

This is what UPR-Cayey considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UPR-Cayey?

UPR-Cayey has an acceptance rate of 53%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 77% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

99% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UPR-Cayey, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 421 and 531. Math scores were between 422 and 542.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 843 to 1073.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at UPR-Cayey can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	401	217	54%
Women	745	399	54%

Can I Afford University of Puerto Rico at Cayey?

The average net price after aid at UPR-Cayey is $9,148. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,024
In-State Fees	$300
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,024
Out-of-State Fees	$300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,324
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$5,324

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at UPR-Cayey receive some form of financial aid (565 students).

About 85% of students at UPR-Cayey receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,632 per student.

76% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,016.

Student Loan Debt

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,201 undergraduate students at UPR-Cayey, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puerto Rico at Cayey undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	2,201

Geographic Diversity

Of the 2,201 undergraduate students at UPR-Cayey, approximately 0.0% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

UPR-Cayey offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Teaching Programs at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Below are the teaching programs are offered at UPR-Cayey, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	21	—	—	21
Special Education and Teaching	9	—	—	9

Academic Programs at University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

UPR-Cayey offers 13 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UPR-Cayey maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.