University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez SAT Scores and GPA

What are University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Mayagüez, PR

University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.

Average SAT: 1270

The average SAT score composite at University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez is a 1270.

University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1150, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1410.

In other words, a 1150 places you below average, while a 1410 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, but they really want to see at least a 1150 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	650	570	730
Reading + Writing	620	580	680
Composite	1270	1150	1410

Average GPA: 3.67

The average GPA at University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez is 3.67. This makes University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. This school did not officially report its average GPA, but we've estimated it here using data from over 1,000 schools.)

With a GPA of 3.67, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.67, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 54%

The acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez is 54%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 54 are admitted.

This means the school is somewhat selective. You should prepare your academic scores well, but you have an excellent chance if you impress them.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring at a 1270 SAT or above will already give you a great shot at getting in. Scoring a 1410 will nearly guarantee you admission, given that your GPA is roughly the average of 3.67.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA	1358	30
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester, NY	1352	31
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
American University	Washington, DC	1329	30
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1310	30
Syracuse University	Syracuse, NY	1310	29

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	1290	28
University of California, Davis	Davis, CA	1280	28
Texas A&M University	College Station, TX	1275	29
University of Denver	Denver, CO	1270	29
Florida State University	Tallahassee, FL	1270	28
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28
University of Oregon	Eugene, OR	1253	27

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1223	26
Quinnipiac University	Hamden, CT	1175	25
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1174	25
Pace University	New York, NY	1173	26
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23
California State University Long Beach	Long Beach, CA	1145	23

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