University of Puerto Rico-Cayey
Established in 1967, the University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is a public, 4-year institution located on an urban, 145-acre campus in Cayey. UPR Cayey offers academic programs in 12 areas of study, as well as an Honors Studies Program that features research opportunities, creative work, and community service. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in a number of transfer programs at the Medical Sciences campus and Mayaguez campus upon graduating.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
100%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1085
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,559
Total Number of Undergrads
2,559
Classroom Sizes
0
100
6%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,324 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $5,324 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $2168 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
75%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,490
75%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,892
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$333
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
2%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,085
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$48
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
32
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
What Students Are Saying
Wonderful university. The campus is beautiful with lots of landscaping, sculptures, fountains, benches and tables. The professors are great and the class sizes are generally small, although some classes do contain multiple sections.
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