University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
tuition & fees
$5,324
graduate tuition & fees
$4,110
acceptance rate
62%
Student Population
2,897
online students
8
Number of Programs
18
Financial Aid Amount
$8,258
Graduation Rate
48%
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a Public, 4 years college located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
It has a total enrollment of 2,897 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UPRA's acceptance rate is 61.98% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8, Arecibo, PR 00614-4010 |
| Phone | 787-815-0000 |
| WEB | www.upra.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.upra.edu/admisiones |
| Online Application | https://solicitud.upr.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.upra.edu/asec |
| Net Price Calculator | docs.upra.edu/admisiones/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | upra.edu/registraduria/beneficios-veteranos/ |
| Athletic | upra.edu/registraduria/beneficios-veteranos/ |
| Disability Service | upra.edu/estudiantes/osei |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 61.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 78.00%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61.98 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 78.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
Tuition & Fees
UPRA's 2024 tuition & fees is $5,324 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,324 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($5,324).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $4,110 for Puerto Rico residents and $4,110 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $5,324 | $5,324 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $4,110 | $4,110 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 2,897 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 8 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,897 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,897 |
| Online Enrollment | 8 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UPRA offers 18 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UPRA
| Number of programs | 18 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✗ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |