San Juan, PR
School Overview
Tuition (In State): $17,500
Tuition (Out of State): $35,000
Accreditation Status: N/A
Acceptance Rate: N/A
Total Enrollment: 107
Degrees: MD
Founding Year: 1926
Accreditation Year: 1954
Website: https://www.md.rcm.upr.edu
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Application Information
Average MCAT: 506
Average GPA: 3.8
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About the School
The Mission of the School of Medicine is: to provide undergraduate, graduate and continued medical education with the goal of training competent and compassionate physicians able to serve the underserved, to develop basic and clinical research scientists who are sensitive to our social and health issues, and to provide high quality clinical services to significantly enhance the health status of Puerto Ricans.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the program leading to the Doctor of Medicine degree is designed following the trends of modern medical education and takes into consideration the health needs of the community. It is divided into two major components: two years of required basic sciences (pre-clinical years) and two years of clinical clerkships and electives (clinical years). The basic sciences are taught in a clinically relevant format and during these years students have early immersion in clinical encounters. The clinical component covers contents and skills deemed essential for every medical student regardless of background or ultimate career direction. The curriculum as a whole, consists of a series of courses, clinical clerkships and learning experiences programmed sequentially and longitudinally in an integrated manner.
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Last Updated: Oct 17, 2025
SDN Insights
Our analysis of UPR-SOM:
Cost of Attendance: $239,785
A student taking student loans for all 4 years at UPR-SOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $239,785. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.
Cost of Living: Equal to National Average
The cost of living at UPR-SOM is approximately equal to the average cost of living at similar schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most institutions.
Environment: Urban
The location of UPR-SOM supports a lifestyle where walking is convenient and practical, though biking may be less reliable. Students can enjoy easy access to local amenities on foot, making day-to-day living straightforward and efficient.
School Address: PO Box 365067, San Juan, PR 936
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