University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a mid-sized, public institution in Arecibo, PR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,669 students. The acceptance rate is 59%. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $30,512.

59%

Acceptance

$10,680

Net price

2,669

Enrollment

52%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

59%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,680

Average net price

$5,354

In-state tuition

$5,354

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$4,168

Books & supplies

$17,710

Total cost of attendance

89%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$4,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,332

$30–48K

$11,033

$48–75K

$12,065

$75–110K

$12,960

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing23.3%

Biology20.3%

Business13.7%

Communications Tech12.6%

Psychology8.8%

Engineering Tech8.8%

Agriculture6.4%

Computer Science3.6%

Education2.1%

Social Sciences0.4%

After Graduation

$30,512

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$19,546

Median earnings (6 yrs)

52%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention rate

51%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,846

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,669

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

22%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

100%

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Kako13 · Public domain. Additional images are representative.

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