University of Puerto Rico Arecibo: Review & Facts

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University of Puerto Rico Arecibo is a medium four-year, public school with 2,900 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1957 and is one of the 7 colleges and schools located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

University of Puerto Rico Arecibo will give you the opportunity to get an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

15

University of Puerto Rico Arecibo implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 15 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Biology, Broadcasting, Industrial Technologies, and Veterinary. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Puerto Rico Arecibo is fair at 76% (close to Puerto Rico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

76%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico Arecibo is below average - 58%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Puerto Rico Arecibo is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Find out more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is low - about $5,100 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Puerto Rico Arecibo beyond tuition are around $300; this comes to $5,400 annually.

Read the details about University of Puerto Rico Arecibo additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

60%

Doable

According to recent data, 1,474 applications were submitted and 885 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at University of Puerto Rico Arecibo in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

University of Puerto Rico Arecibo offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Puerto Rico Arecibo, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

No

Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at University of Puerto Rico Arecibo.

Based on the college crime information, University of Puerto Rico Arecibo appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Puerto Rico Arecibo Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Puerto Rico Arecibo
Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
00614-4010