University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

Arecibo, PR

University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

Arecibo, PR

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Tuition & Fees

$5,324

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

62%

acceptance rate

Accepted 886
Declined 537
Total Received 1,423
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Enrollment

2,822

undergraduate students

9

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1967, University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Education, Business, and Health care. It is located on a 50-acre campus in Arecibo, Puerto Rico—on the North-Central region of the island, 48 miles west of San Juan.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,831
Established in 1967
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

50-acre, suburban campus in Arecibo (population: 96,374), 48 miles from San Juan. Air serves San Juan. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
Carr. 653 Km. 0.8 Sector Barrancas Finca Las Dunas
Arecibo, PR
00614-4010

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 31
Application deadline (final deadline) January 31
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline March

Admit Rate

62%

acceptance rate

Accepted 886
Declined 537
Total Received 1,423

Admissions Factors

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

88%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,570

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $5,324
Books & supplies $2,168
Total $7,492
Average Financial Aid - $6,570
Total with Avg. Aid $922

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $16,698,566
State $1,285,839
Institutional
Other external
Total $17,984,405

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 787 815-0000, extension 4500
asistenciaeconomica.arecibo@upr.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Table tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance, marathon, softball, table tennis

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Computer Science yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Finance, General yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Microbiology, General yes
Office Management and Supervision yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, Other yes
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Social Sciences, Other yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Microbiology
  2. Television/radio Communications
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Internships

2,831

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,822
students

Female
61%
1,717

Male
39%
1,105

0%

9
students

Female
78%
7

Male
22%
2

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

2,626
students

Female
61%
1,598

Male
39%
1,028

7%

196
students

Female
61%
119

Male
39%
77

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Student Break-down

100%
Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

58

Transfer applicants enrolled

2%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: October 15

Spring: March 19

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

24

semester hours

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