University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

What University of Puerto Rico at Cayey does

The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (Universidad de Puerto Rico en Cayey) is a public baccalaureate university founded in 1967 at the historic Henry Barracks military camp site in the central-eastern mountains of Puerto Rico, and it operates as an autonomous constituent campus of the University of Puerto Rico System under the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education. The institution delivers undergraduate bachelor's degree programs across Arts and Humanities (Hispanic Studies, English, Humanities), Social Sciences (Psychology, Social Sciences), Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Biology, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Physics), Education/Pedagogy, and Business Administration (with concentrations in Accounting, Management, and Office Technology). It serves primarily undergraduate students from the central-eastern Puerto Rico catchment and is the only UPR System campus carrying the 2015 Carnegie Classification as a Baccalaureate College with Arts and Sciences Focus.

The institution's technology stack is built on a Moodle-based learning management system (UPR Online, online.upr.edu) supporting hybrid and distance education including a documented Hybrid Biology Program, the PATSi student information system, Office 365, osTicket helpdesk, Kronos time-and-attendance, and an in-house Office of Information Systems (OSI) that manages telecommunications, servers, and a Center for Online Technologies and Academic Support (CTL-AA). Research activity is anchored by the NIH-funded U-RISE program (operating since 1984) for STEM undergraduate research training, the Instituto de Investigaciones Interdisciplinarias (III), the Centro de Información Censal, the Proyecto de Estudios de las Mujeres, and a March 2026 $2 million Mellon Foundation grant expanding humanities research. Student-facing services include the IACS-accredited CEDE counseling center, the Student Ombudsman Office, the Athletic Program, the Museo Dr. Pío López Martínez, and a Title IX office.

The business model is a public-sector, government-allocation-driven model rather than a commercial one. Revenue is sourced from Commonwealth of Puerto Rico appropriations, federal Title IV student aid (with the institution maintaining a DoD Voluntary Education Partnership MOU for military tuition assistance), federal research grants (NIH, Title V), and private foundation grants (Mellon Foundation, Sloan Foundation). Tuition is centrally set by the UPR Board of Government and is documented via a Net Price Calculator, with financial aid drawn from federal, state, private scholarships, and work-study. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed. The institution operates a single campus in Cayey and is currently navigating an MSCHE reaccreditation cycle, having received a Non-Compliance Warning on June 25, 2026.

Name

University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Legal name

Universidad de Puerto Rico en Cayey

Website

https://cayey.upr.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey is a public baccalaureate university in central-eastern Puerto Rico, part of the UPR System, offering undergraduate degrees in Arts, Sciences, Business Administration, and Education to regional students, funded by government appropriations, federal Title IV aid, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Teacher Certification & Licensure Programs (EDAHAFAC)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Liberal arts college
• STEM research training
• Distance education
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cayey

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UPR Cayey provides accredited baccalaureate degree programs in Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Pedagogy, and Business Administration through on-campus instruction, hybrid modalities, and distance education courses. It supplements instruction with student support services, undergraduate research opportunities, continuing education, and cultural programming, all delivered through a public higher education institution within the University of Puerto Rico System.

Product overview

The University of Puerto Rico at Cayey offers a comprehensive undergraduate education portfolio centered on baccalaureate degree programs across Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences, Hispanic Studies, English), Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Physics), and Business Administration. The institution supports its academic mission through integrated technology services including the Moodle-based learning management system, the CTL-AA center for educational technology support, and administrative systems like PATSi. Student development is enhanced through the CEDE counseling center, the Student Ombudsman office, athletic programs, and cultural offerings at the Museo Dr. Pío López Martínez. Research initiatives include the U-RISE STEM program and the Interdisciplinary Research Institute (III), with recent expansion through a $2 million Mellon Foundation grant for humanities research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Undergraduate Baccalaureate Degrees) Baccalaureate degree programs across Arts, Sciences, and Business Administration including Biology, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology, Hispanic Studies, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Pedagogy/Education, and Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Management, and Office Technology; targeted at prospective undergraduate students in Puerto Rico.
• U-RISE Program Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement providing NIH-funded research opportunities for STEM students to complete baccalaureate degrees and transition into research-focused Ph.D. programs; initiated in 1984.
• DECEP Continuing Education and Professional Studies Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies offering continuing education courses, professional development, and the Talented Students Program for gifted students; targeted at adult learners and community members in Puerto Rico.
• Instituto de Investigaciones Interdisciplinarias (III) Interdisciplinary Research Institute conducting seminars, workshops, and supporting undergraduate research across multiple disciplines, including the Proyecto de Estudios de las Mujeres (Women's Studies Project); targeted at UPR Cayey faculty and students and the broader research community.
• Centro Interdisciplinario de Desarrollo Estudiantil (CEDE) Interdisciplinary Center for Student Development providing counseling services, accommodations for students with disabilities, and student support programs; accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS).
• Biblioteca Víctor M. Pons Gil General Library providing research resources, academic support, and the Academic Writing Workshop Series; recognized by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).
• Museo Dr. Pío López Martínez Museum offering exhibitions and cultural activities, contributing to UPR Cayey's arts and cultural programming for students and the community.
• Athletic Program Athletic program featuring volleyball, basketball, track and field, softball, and soccer with facilities including gymnasium, sports fields, and track; available to enrolled UPR Cayey students.
• Centro de Tecnologías en Línea y Apoyo Académico (CTL-AA) Center for Online Technologies and Academic Support within the Office of Information Systems providing LMS administration, educational technology integration, and instructional multimedia production for UPR Cayey faculty and students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of educational service to Puerto Rico
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UPR HumacaominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement facilitating student transfers between campuses within the UPR system
• UPR ArecibominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement facilitating student transfers between campuses within the UPR system
• UPR BayamónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement facilitating student transfers between campuses within the UPR system
• UPR PonceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement facilitating student transfers between campuses within the UPR system
• UPR CarolinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement facilitating student transfers between campuses within the UPR system
• UPR SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the University of Puerto Rico System, the largest public university system in Puerto Rico

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico: Largest private university system in Puerto Rico, offering baccalaureate and graduate programs across multiple campuses. A direct competitor for Puerto Rican students and a comparable accredited institution with humanities and education programs.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico: Major private university in Puerto Rico with baccalaureate and graduate programs, including CAEP-equivalent education programs. Comparable to UPR Cayey in serving undergraduate populations with teacher education offerings.
• Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Río Piedras: Flagship UPR campus and the largest in the system, offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. While far larger and research-intensive, it competes with UPR Cayey for top Puerto Rico high school graduates and sets the system's academic standards.
• Universidad Ana G. Méndez — Recinto de Gurabo: Private university in Puerto Rico offering comprehensive baccalaureate and graduate programs, including business and education. A regional competitor for non-traditional and adult learners in the central-eastern Puerto Rico market.

Regional players

• Universidad del Sagrado Corazón: Private non-profit university in San Juan offering baccalaureate programs with a liberal arts focus similar to UPR Cayey's Carnegie-classified niche. Competes for humanities-oriented students in the Puerto Rico market.

Direct peers

• Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce: UPR system baccalaureate unit with comparable arts and sciences focus, connected to UPR Cayey through articulation agreements. Similar regional service mission and student demographic.
• Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo: UPR system baccalaureate unit operating at a similar scale with comparable regional undergraduate focus. Has an articulation agreement with UPR Cayey and competes for the same pool of central Puerto Rico students.
• Universidad de Puerto Rico en Bayamón: UPR system baccalaureate unit with similar size and program mix. One of UPR Cayey's articulation partners, providing comparable undergraduate education with overlapping department structures.
• Universidad de Puerto Rico en Carolina: UPR system baccalaureate unit with articulation ties to UPR Cayey, serving similar undergraduate populations in Puerto Rico with overlapping programs in business and sciences.
• Universidad de Puerto Rico en Humacao: Direct UPR system peer offering baccalaureate programs in a similar small-campus setting, with active articulation agreements with UPR Cayey and overlapping academic offerings in natural sciences and business administration. Both serve regional undergraduate populations in Puerto Rico.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UPRenCayey
• Facebookfacebook.com/UPRCayey
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uprcayey

Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

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