University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR · City · 2,669 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Arecibo, PR, 00614-4010 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1003 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,710
Out-of-state COA
$17,710
Avg net price
$10,680
In-state tuition
$5,354
Out-of-state tuition
$5,354
Books & supplies
$4,168/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,332
$30–48k
$11,033
$48–75k
$12,065
$75–110k
$12,960
Admissions
Admit rate
59%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
6%
Consumer completion
49%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
7%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
42%
Median earnings (6yr)
$19,546
Median earnings (10yr)
$30,512
Median debt
$4,500
Monthly loan payment
$48
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500–$5,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$9,000
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
89%
First-generation
22%
Median family income
$16,175
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
5%
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
$19,546
10 years after entry
$30,512
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Institutional
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Full-time faculty
78%
Avg faculty salary
$7,301/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,846
Federal loan rate
3%
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