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Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8
Arecibo, PR 00614-4010
p. 787-815-0000
w. upra.edu

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR

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Ranks 14th in Puerto Rico and 1182nd overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District7298

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
4053rd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $1,530 $1,530 $3,596
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $342 $342 $342
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $45 $45 $150
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $3,392 $3,392 $5,458
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $12,652 $12,652 $14,718
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $5,747 $5,747 $7,813

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $1,872(N/C) $1,872(N/C) $3,938(N/C)
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,520(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,580(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,680(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,355(N/C)

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$20
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,588 (988 male / 1,600 female)
Admitted 1,215 (435 male / 780 female)
Admission rate 47%
First-time Enrollment 999 (378 male / 621 female)
FT Enrollment 998 (378 male / 620 female)
PT Enrollment 1 (N/A male / 1 female)
Total Enrollment4,352

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresN/A
TOEFLN/A
Other tests

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Secrets to getting the best Puerto Rico scholarships and financial aid
Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 505 505
Accounting 45 45
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 26 26
Business/Commerce, General 1 1
Computer Science 16 16
Elementary Education and Teaching 56 56
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary 32 32
Finance, General 14 14
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 47 47
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 61 61
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8 8
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 34 34
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 73 73
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 13 13
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 59 59
Social Sciences, Other 6 6
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 14 14

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo 2207th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $52,103 ($53,900 male / $50,557 female)
Number of FT Faculty 173 (80 male / 93 female)
Number of PT Faculty 58
FT Faculty Ratio 3 : 1
Total Benefits $2,268,452

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