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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 809-1057. University of Puerto Rico-Carolina admitted 55% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
809-1057
Acceptance rate
55%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
2,404

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1057 or higher to sit in the top quarter of University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's SAT submitters; 809 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 4% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing411479538
SAT Math398453519
SAT total (estimated)8099321057

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 538 in Reading and Writing and 519 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 127 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 932.

Testing policy

Does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$7,986
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$7,986
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$12,945
First-year retention rate
72%
Graduation rate within 6 years
37%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$30,626

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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into University of Puerto Rico-Carolina?

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 809 and 1057 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1057 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 809 marks the bottom quarter.

Does University of Puerto Rico-Carolina require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, University of Puerto Rico-Carolina reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's admissions website before you apply.

What is University of Puerto Rico-Carolina's acceptance rate?

University of Puerto Rico-Carolina admitted 55% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].