Arecibo, PR

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Arecibo, PR.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.

94% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 193 applied, 181 accepted, and 30 enrolled in Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.
9 men and 20 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $6,550 for undergraduate programs and $7,125 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 5.00% compared to last year at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.

Financial Aid

243 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $5,868.
For freshmen, 35 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $6,281.

Student Population

A total of 640 students enrolled Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2025.
By gender, 161 men and 479 women students are enrolled.
There are 298 undergraduate and 342 graduate students.

36 Major Programs

  • 12 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 54%.
The retention rate is 87% for full-time and 87% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
87%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 52 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo and the average faculty salary is $38,940. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 81 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $27,262.
Number of Faculties
52
Average Faculty Salary
$38,940
Number of Staffs
81
Average Staff Salary
$27,262

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries