University of Puerto Rico Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a public four-year university in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, serving roughly 2,669 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 59.18% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,512 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,354
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,680 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.18% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,669 94.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 22.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 24.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 77.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,081
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,423
- Room & Board: $11,613 annual estimate
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is located in Arecibo, PR (ZIP 00614-4010).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo public or private?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a Public institution.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo cost?
Published tuition: $5,354.
Average net price after aid: $10,680.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,332 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,033 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,065 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,960 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,416.
How hard is it to get into University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
Admission rate: 59.18%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
Total enrollment: 2,669 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,081 students.
Graduate enrollment: 15 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
150%-time completion rate: 52.00%.
First-year retention: 76.1%.
What do graduates of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo earn?
Median earnings: $19,546 six years after entry; $30,512 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $4,500.
88.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (112 completions)
- Microbiology, General (73 completions)
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (58 completions)
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other (46 completions)
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology (45 completions)
- Accounting (30 completions)
- Computer Science (21 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (18 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (18 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.18%; completion rate 52.00%; median earnings $30,512 at 10 years; net price $10,680. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,354
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was $5,354.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,680
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,680.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$42,720 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,680 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,416 4-Year Tuition
$11,613 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$4,168 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,135 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$84,540 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.
Financial Aid by Income Level
88.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,014 | $4,036 | $6,324 |
| 2014 | $2,019 | $4,041 | $5,878 |
| 2015 | $2,049 | $4,070 | $5,942 |
| 2016 | $2,083 | $4,105 | $5,953 |
| 2017 | $2,117 | $4,139 | $7,914 |
| 2018 | $4,094 | $6,049 | $9,665 |
| 2019 | $4,178 | $6,162 | $13,231 |
| 2020 | $4,178 | $4,178 | $10,366 |
| 2021 | $4,940 | $4,940 | $7,561 |
| 2022 | $5,324 | $5,324 | $9,455 |
| 2023 | $5,324 | $5,324 | $11,759 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59.18% Acceptance Rate
1,423 Total Applicants
886 Students Admitted
688 First-Time Students Enrolled
77.65% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo reported total enrollment of about 2,669 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 88.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2024 is 2,669 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,081 students. Graduate enrollment is about 15 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.78% 100% Completion Time
52.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.78% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 24% male / 76% female
- Microbiology, General: 23% male / 77% female
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.
Return on Investment
$4,500 Median Student Debt
$30,512 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
614.23% Return on Investment
1.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 112 completions
2. Microbiology, General: 73 completions
3. Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician: 58 completions
4. Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other: 46 completions
5. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: 45 completions
6. Accounting: 30 completions
7. Computer Science: 21 completions
8. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 18 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 18 completions
Most popular programs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 77.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,301
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,846
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a public institution located in Arecibo, PR, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Microbiology, General, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 2,669 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). The admission rate is 59.18%. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.00%. Approximately 88.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 22.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Arecibo, PR 00614-4010
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo located?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is located in Arecibo, PR.
What is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 59.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,423 applicants and 886 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo cost?
Reported tuition is $5,354 and average net price is $10,680 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,613 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,081 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
About 22.4% of students at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo earn?
Median earnings are $19,546 six years after entry and $30,512 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $4,500.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo public or private?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a public institution located in Arecibo, PR.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo an HBCU?
No. University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo a tribal college?
No. University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Puerto Rico college costs
- Puerto Rico colleges by ROI
- Arecibo, Puerto Rico city profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Puerto Rico
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.