Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
8.11% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 8.11% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 950 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 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Puerto Rico, UCC School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 9.72%.
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
8.11%
20.55%
950
77
All Medical Schools
4.04%
13.66%
939,379
22,650
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
461,868
8,540
Puerto Rico Medical Schools
9.72%
19.79%
4,814
429
Public
16.06%
24.69%
635
102
Private
7.60%
18.16%
4,179
327
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 42 to 57 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 50 to 50.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 49 to 51 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 92 to 8 for 2025 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
950
403
544
471 (49.6%)
479 (50.4%)
Matriculants
77
38
39
71 (92.2%)
6 (7.8%)
Acceptance Rate
8.11%
9.44%
7.16%
15.07%
1.25%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine is 499 and the average GPA is 3.77 over 77 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UCC School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
UCC School of Medicine requires a minimum MCAT score of 495.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
499
3.77
All Medical Schools
513
3.84
Public
512
3.84
Private
514
3.84
Puerto Rico Medical Schools
500
3.76
Public
504
3.90
Private
499
3.71
Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at UCC School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
499
3.77
-
2023
0
0.00
-
2024
501
3.80
-
2025
499
3.77
3.67
Application Timeline & Requirements
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 primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is December 15, 2025. 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, 2026. 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.
