Academic Index Last updated: June 12, 2026

13 Best Universities in Puerto Rico for Paleontology

Focusing specifically on Paleontology, our data science engine identified the 13 most influential universities in Puerto Rico. Our methodology evaluated 39.6K subject-specific papers and 758.3K citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Ponce

Ponce Health Sciences University

For Paleontology

#453 in United States #504 in North America

100% Acceptance

1,944 Enrollment

1510 Avg SAT

1977 Founded

2

Ponce

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico – Ponce

For Paleontology

#833 in United States #900 in North America

98% Acceptance

19,795 Enrollment

1278 Avg SAT

1970 Founded

3

Hato Rey

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

For Paleontology

#581 in United States #635 in North America

100% Acceptance

947 Enrollment

1278 Avg SAT

1966 Founded

4

Humacao

University of Puerto Rico – Humacao

For Paleontology

#1004 in United States #1074 in North America

55% Acceptance

11,312 Enrollment

958 Avg SAT

5

Cayey

University of Puerto Rico – Cayey

For Paleontology

#1224 in United States #1301 in North America

53% Acceptance

11,312 Enrollment

958 Avg SAT

6

San Juan, PR

University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras

For Paleontology

#324 in United States #371 in North America

55% Acceptance

2,577 Enrollment

958 Avg SAT

1903 Founded

7

Ponce

University of Puerto Rico – Ponce

For Paleontology

#1264 in United States #1342 in North America

52% Acceptance

1,944 Enrollment

958 Avg SAT

1970 Founded

8

Mayaguez

University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez

For Paleontology

#302 in United States #345 in North America

57% Acceptance

11,312 Enrollment

1220 Avg SAT

1911 Founded

9

San Juan, PR

University of Puerto Rico – Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#467 in United States #518 in North America

100% Acceptance

967 Enrollment

1510 Avg SAT

1966 Founded

10

Carolina, PR

University of Puerto Rico – Carolina

For Paleontology

#846 in United States #913 in North America

55% Acceptance

11,312 Enrollment

933 Avg SAT

1974 Founded

11

Arecibo

University of Puerto Rico – Arecibo

For Paleontology

#1257 in United States #1335 in North America

59% Acceptance

92 Enrollment

1310 Avg SAT

1967 Founded

12

San Juan, PR

Carlos Albizu University – San Juan

For Paleontology

#1258 in United States #1336 in North America

100% Acceptance

967 Enrollment

1030 Avg SAT

1966 Founded

13

Bayamon

Universidad Central Del Caribe

For Paleontology

#1188 in United States #1264 in North America

60% Acceptance

1,944 Enrollment

1055 Avg SAT

1976 Founded