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UO

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PRPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 59% Acceptance
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59%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$10,680
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.7K
Students
Medium campus body
$19,546
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a public institution located in the city setting of Arecibo, PR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 59%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
59% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
59%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences23% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,745
Earnings 5yr: $44,696
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,478
Earnings 5yr: $36,699
Debt: $4,500
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,027
Earnings 5yr: $32,364
Debt: $5,250
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,328
Earnings 5yr: $34,307
Debt: $5,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $34,294
Earnings 5yr: $27,629
Debt: $5,300
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $32,259
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $30,948
Earnings 5yr: $26,635
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $25,528
Earnings 5yr: $20,730
Debt: $4,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $25,502
Earnings 5yr: $27,083
Debt: N/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $23,659
Earnings 5yr: $25,108
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $22,550
Earnings 5yr: $23,750
Debt: $5,500
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $22,028
Earnings 5yr: $22,101
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $19,620
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $24,402
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$10,680
In-State Tuition$5,354
Out-of-State Tuition$5,354
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

89%
Pell Grants
3%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$19,546
+56% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$30,512

Completion Signals

52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$49/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

41%
Men
59%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$19,014
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