University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (UPR-Cayey)
Public four-year college in Cayey, PR that costs an average of $10,880 a year after financial aid, admits 53% of applicants and graduates 42% of full-time students.
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Cost of UPR-Cayey
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,191 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,354 |
| Books and supplies | $4,198 |
| Average net price after aid | $10,880 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,759 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,786 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,494 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,540 |
| $110,001+ | $13,302 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UPR-Cayey's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 955 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 421–531 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 422–542 |
| Test scores | Required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $23,774 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $35,022 |
| Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings) | 11th of 37 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $5,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $63 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 79% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.6% |
Majors and programs at UPR-Cayey
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (19)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 132 | $21,287 | — |
| Biology | 162 | $18,548 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81 | $18,434 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 38 | $13,599 | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 55 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 14 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 30 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 5 | — | — |
| History | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 55 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 78 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Sociology | 13 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 14 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Puerto Rico
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | Aguadilla | $7,564 | 81% | $31,231 |
| University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | Ponce | $10,710 | 52% | $35,162 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | Carolina | $12,472 | 55% | $35,146 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | Humacao | $12,577 | 55% | $34,452 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Arecibo | $13,088 | 59% | $33,308 |
| University of Puerto Rico | Bayamon | $9,644 | 35% | $37,789 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | San Juan | $11,860 | 55% | $38,928 |
| Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico | San Juan | $7,225 | 100% | $24,622 |
About UPR-Cayey
| Type | Public four-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Cayey, PR |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 2,069 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | cayey.upr.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UPR-Cayey's acceptance rate?
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey admits 53% of applicants. Admitted students average 955 on the SAT.
How much does UPR-Cayey cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,191 a year (tuition and fees: $5,354). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,880 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,759.
How much do UPR-Cayey graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $35,022 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 37 similar colleges in Puerto Rico. The best-paid bachelor's program is natural sciences ($21,287 a year after graduation).
What is UPR-Cayey's graduation rate?
42% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.