University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

www.upra.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,024

2024 Average Net Price

$10,356

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

59.2%

1,416 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,704

94.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.2%

353 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $5,024, which is $23,154 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,356.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,024

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was $5,024. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $−23,154 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,356

2024 Value

11.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,356. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo grew by 11.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,385

Room and Board

$2,168

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was of $11,385 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,168. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.49% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a total enrollment of 2,704 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 2,555 students and the part-time enrollment is 149. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (60.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (39.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,704 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 2,555 and the part-time enrollment is 149. This means that 94.5% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

2,704 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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