The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.
| Rank | Institution | Selectivity Index | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | 3.7118 | 26.54 | -- | 9381 | 21557 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo
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| 2 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | 2.7217 | 36.33 | -- | 9435 | 21635 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama
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| 3 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | 2.5082 | 33.73 | -- | 9118 | 22276 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
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| 4 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | 2.4561 | 39.62 | -- | 9563 | 23776 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
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| 5 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | 2.3809 | 38.2 | -- | 9475 | 22401 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
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| 6 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | 2.336 | 41.76 | -- | 9062 | 23322 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
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| 7 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German | 2.3147 | 42.48 | -- | 9275 | 21573 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German
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| 8 | University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | 2.2049 | 35.33 | 1,120 – 1,300 | 6819 | 22382 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
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| 9 | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | 1.6057 | 52.45 | 930 – 1,220 | 9830 | 22404 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
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| 10 | University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | 1.5706 | 54.8 | 980 – 1,210 | 12523 | 20013 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
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| 11 | University of Puerto Rico at Cayey | 1.4479 | 53 | 850 – 1,080 | 10176 | 21819 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
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| 12 | Universidad Central de Bayamon | 1.3499 | 65.94 | -- | 4781 | 19745 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Universidad Central de Bayamon
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| 13 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | 1.3054 | 54.59 | 1,030 – 1,300 | 8350 | 22417 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
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| 14 | University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | 1.3047 | 59.18 | 580 – 640 | 10356 | 19546 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
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| 15 | Colegio Universitario de San Juan | 1.2995 | 75.38 | -- | 0 | 22675 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Colegio Universitario de San Juan
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| 16 | University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | 1.2923 | 54.54 | 810 – 1,060 | 12596 | 22317 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
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| 17 | EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | 1.2769 | 59.52 | -- | 12417 | 21535 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
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| 18 | EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan | 1.2743 | 60.67 | -- | 8283 | 21535 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan
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| 19 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | 1.2496 | 56.52 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 18035 | 32706 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
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| 20 | University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | 1.1658 | 81.4 | 800 – 1,030 | 7945 | 18193 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
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| 21 | Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music | 1.1084 | 78.35 | -- | 7260 | 9910 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music
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| 22 | Universidad del Sagrado Corazon | 1.0527 | 58.02 | -- | 13211 | 27544 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
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| 23 | EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati | 1.0512 | 68.18 | -- | 7882 | 21535 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati
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| 24 | EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian | 1.0445 | 95.74 | -- | 6965 | 21535 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian
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| 25 | EDP University of Puerto Rico-Caguas | 1.0305 | 72.5 | -- | 0 | 21535 |
#25
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)EDP University of Puerto Rico-Caguas
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| 26 | Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico | 0.9839 | 100 | 950 – 1,100 | 5669 | 12949 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico
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| 27 | EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba | 0.9268 | 75.65 | -- | 12978 | 21535 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba
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| 28 | Ponce Health Sciences University-East | 0.8949 | 79.82 | -- | 14190 | 63721 |
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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Ponce Health Sciences University-East
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| 29 | University of Puerto Rico-Utuado | 0.8509 | 64.11 | 770 – 990 | 13441 | 21063 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of Puerto Rico-Utuado
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| 30 | Albizu University-San Juan | 0.7595 | 100 | -- | 9458 | 32168 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Albizu University-San Juan
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| 31 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | 0.6534 | 85.95 | -- | 8894 | 18186 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas
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| 32 | College of Micronesia-FSM | 0.5678 | 87.07 | -- | 6245 | 21711 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)College of Micronesia-FSM
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| 33 | Universidad Adventista de las Antillas | 0.5172 | 100 | -- | 9870 | 27766 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
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| 34 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | 0.3939 | 69.72 | -- | 10457 | 27318 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
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| 35 | University of the Virgin Islands | 0.3552 | 98.98 | 810 – 1,040 | 7464 | 32360 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)University of the Virgin Islands
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| 36 | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | 0.3266 | 98.08 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 13319 | 20637 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
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| 37 | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | 0.1767 | 93.78 | 740 – 950 | 11117 | 20637 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
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| 38 | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | 0.1549 | 99.17 | 770 – 1,020 | 11569 | 20637 |
2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index – Other U.S. jurisdictions (AS, FM, GU, MH, MP, PR, PW, VI)Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
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School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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