51%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,064 |
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| Declined | + 1,020 |
| Total Received | 2,084 |
| SAT | 0911 |
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The University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo, founded in 1967, is a public, autonomous unit of Puerto Rico's Public Higher Education System of Puerto Rico. Its 50-acre campus is located on the North-Central region of the island in Arecibo, 48 miles west of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 4,150 |
| Established in | 1967 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
50-acre, suburban campus in Arecibo (population: 95,816), 48 miles from San Juan. Air serves San Juan. Public transportation serves campus.
University of Puerto Rico — Arecibo
Carr. 653 Km. 0.8 Sector Barrancas Finca Las Dunas
Arecibo, PR 00614-4010
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| Application fee | $30 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
December (priority deadline) January 31 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | March |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | March 31 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required SAT Reasoning only Required |
51%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,064 |
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| Declined | + 1,020 |
| Total Received | 2,084 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
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Magaly Mendez Cardona
Director of Admissions
P: 787 815-0000, extension 4100
F: 787 817-3461
admisiones.arecibo@upr.edu
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$5,311
| Tuition | $1,904 |
| Additional fees | $179 |
| Books & supplies | $2,168 |
| Total | $4,251 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $5,311 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $-1,060 |
Need-based
| Federal | $17,404,996 |
| State | $492,223 |
| Institutional | |
| Other external | |
| Total | $17,897,219 |
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FAFSA
in May
Institution's own financial aid form
in May
FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
P: 787 815-0000, extension 4500
F: 787 879-9102
Daliana Fresse
Director of Financial Aid
dalliana.fresse@upr.edu
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54%
Transfer applicants accepted
75%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
24
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 2 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Colombia Venezuela |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Magaly Mendez Cardona
Director of Admission
787 815-0000, extension 4100
admisiones.arecibo@upr.edu
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