Arecibo, PR

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a four-year, public school located in Arecibo, PR.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification.
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

59% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,416 applied, 838 accepted, and 647 enrolled in UPRA.
279 men and 359 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $5,324 for undergraduate programs and $4,110 for graduate programs.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,569 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,570.
For freshmen, 602 students (88%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $6,561.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,704 students enrolled UPRA in 2025.
By gender, 1,092 men and 1,612 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,689 undergraduate and 15 graduate students.
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19 Major Programs

  • 1 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UPRA is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 3%.
The retention rate is 76% for full-time and 76% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
52%
Transfer-out Rate
3%
Retention Rate
76%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 173 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UPRA and the average faculty salary is $65,709. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 420 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $34,009.
Number of Faculties
173
Average Faculty Salary
$65,709
Number of Staffs
420
Average Staff Salary
$34,009

Special Learning Opportunities

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

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Libraries
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