University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
The University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo (UPRA or UPR Arecibo) is a public college in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico. UPR-Arecibo was previously the Colegio Regional de Arecibo (CRA, 'Arecibo Regional College') and Colegio Universitario Tecnológico de Arecibo (CUTA, 'Arecibo Technological University College'). The college is located in the north of the island, next to the largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology complex in the Caribbean, agricultural areas of intense commercial activity and near the site of the Arecibo Observatory. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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59%
Acceptance
$10,680
Net price
2,669
Enrollment
52%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
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
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$10,680
Average net price
$5,354
In-state tuition
$5,354
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$4,168
Books & supplies
$17,710
Total cost of attendance
89%
Students receiving Pell grants
3%
Students with federal loans
$4,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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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
5%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
22%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo FAQ
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo a public or private school?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a public institution located in Arecibo, PR.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an acceptance rate of 59%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo cost?
The average annual net price at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $10,680 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,354.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
About 52% of students at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo students earn a median of $30,512 per year.
How many students attend University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo enrolls about 2,669 students.
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