University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

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    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

    About

    University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a higher education institution located in Arecibo Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Registered Nursing (86 degrees awarded), General Microbiology (73 degrees), and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (58 degrees).

    In 2024, 486 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. 65% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (486 degrees).

    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).

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    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).

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    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%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    93%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    3%
    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.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received 1,416 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.492% annual growth. Out of those 1,416 applicants, 838 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,704 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2024.

    University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an overall enrollment yield of 77.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    59.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    838
    Accepted Out of 1,416

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 59.2% (838 admissions from 1,416 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 62.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.492%, while admissions declined by 5.42%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Graduates

    In 2024, 146 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (486 degrees awarded).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is Registered Nursing (86 degrees awarded), followed by General Microbiology (73 degrees) and Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (58 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), and Biology (73 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Physicians (445,811 people), Other managers (259,384 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (178,511 people), Postsecondary teachers (177,811 people), and Registered nurses (140,261 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2024 are Communication Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), Biology (73 degrees), Agriculture (18 degrees), and Psychology (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Communication Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), Biology (73 degrees), Agriculture (18 degrees), and Psychology (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (672,252 people), Elementary & secondary schools (542,870 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (471,828 people), Outpatient care centers (269,362 people), and Offices of physicians (231,177 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Communication Technologies (58 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (46 degrees), Biology (73 degrees), Agriculture (18 degrees), and Psychology (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Registered Nursing
      26 degrees awarded
    2. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
      18 degrees awarded
    3. Other Industrial Production Technology
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was Registered Nursing with 26 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    170
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    316
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 170 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, which is 0.538 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (316).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Registered Nursing, which is 0.318 times less than the 85 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 85 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Registered Nursing, which is 3.15 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    14%
    100% Completion Time
    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 14% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Hispanic or Latino
    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    486 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (486 degrees awarded).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      443 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      443 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      421 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino female (443 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (443 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a total salary expenditure of 28.3M. University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo employs 62 Professors, 25 Assistant professors and 25 Instructors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Female Professor (34), Male Professor (28), and Female Assistant professor (13).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are: Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, Service, with 39 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $19.2M
    2024 Salaries
    0.0879%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, which represents 67.9% of their overall expenditure ($28.3M) and a 0.0879% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.19% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.735% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $8.54M
    Instructional Salaries
    130
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo paid a total of $8.54M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees, Service with 39 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

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