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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Suburb · 273 students
HSIReligious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Arecibo, PR, 00614-4045 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1007 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$18,678
Avg net price
$11,117
Tuition
$6,550
Books & supplies
$3,624/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,939
$30–48k
$10,883
$48–75k
$15,333
Admissions
Admit rate
94%
Test policy
Test optional

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
1st-yr retention
87%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
45%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
21%
Median earnings (6yr)
$20,637
Median earnings (10yr)
$24,908
Median debt
$15,500
Monthly loan payment
$164
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,900–$17,700
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,500
Student Body
Men 30%Women 70%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
69%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$10,990
Independent students
15%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
16%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
100%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$20,637
10 years after entry
$24,908
Biology, General22
Psychology, General9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7
Criminology5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2
Business Administration, Management and Operations2
Accounting and Related Services2
Special Education and Teaching1
Biotechnology1
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Institutional
Endowment
$4M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
50%
Avg faculty salary
$4,327/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,299
Federal loan rate
28%

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