Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
9.45% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 9.45% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 815 people applied and 77 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UCC School of Medicine is 20.55%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, UCC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.35%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Puerto Rico, UCC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 10%.
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
9.45%
20.55%
815
77
All Medical Schools
3.35%
11.08%
965,477
22,980
Public
3.91%
11.78%
492,967
14,197
Private
2.49%
10.02%
472,510
8,783
Puerto Rico Medical Schools
9.64%
19.79%
4,564
423
Public
13.90%
24.69%
734
102
Private
8.22%
18.16%
3,830
321
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UCC School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 56 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 42 to 58.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 62 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 86 to 14 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Puerto Rico Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
815
352
457
42
58
Matriculants
77
29
48
86
14
Acceptance Rate
9.45%
8.25%
10.49%
205.02%
24.57%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 501 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 77 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UCC School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
UCC School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 495.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
501
3.8
All Medical Schools
512
3.77
Public
511
3.77
Private
514
3.77
Puerto Rico Medical Schools
502
3.72
Public
506
3.86
Private
500
3.67
Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
Application Timeline & Requirements
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UCC School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 85.7% of last year's enrolled students were Puerto Rico residents. State-funded medical schools, like UCC School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to Puerto Rico state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 15, 2024. To apply to Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to UCC School of Medicine's application system by January 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $200 at UCC School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
