Founded in 1976, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, also known as UCC School of Medicine, is a private medical school located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Last year, 77 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 349.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to UCC School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 92.2% 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 2025 tuition & fees at UCC School of Medicine is $48,000. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $48,000 for prospective students.
The average MCAT score of matriculants is 499 and the average GPA is 3.77 at UCC School of Medicine. Of the total 950 applicants, 77 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 8.11% at UCC School of Medicine.
UCC School of Medicine obtained LCME accreditation in 1979 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2026-27.
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