University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

www.upra.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,640

16.9% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,560

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.04%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

55.8%

1,589 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,117

91% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.6%

351 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a higher education institution located in Arecibo Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were General Microbiology (106 degrees awarded), Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (91 degrees), and Registered Nursing (77 degrees).

In 2021, 608 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (608 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $4,640, which is $−23,865 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $4,640, which is $−23,865 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,560.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was $4,640. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $−23,865 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,560

2021 Value

27.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,560. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo grew by 27.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,161

Room and Board

$2,168

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was of $11,161 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,168. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.08% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.04%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 2.04%, which represents 4 out of the 196 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received 1,589 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.27% annual growth. Out of those 1,589 applicants, 887 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 55.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,117 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021.

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an overall enrollment yield of 79.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

55.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

887

Accepted Out of 1,589

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 55.8% (887 admissions from 1,589 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.27%, while admissions declined by −4.62%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a total enrollment of 3,117 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 2,838 students and the part-time enrollment is 279. This means that 91% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (63.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (36.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,117 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 2,838 and the part-time enrollment is 279. This means that 91% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

3,117 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 150 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (608 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is General Microbiology (106 degrees awarded), followed by Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (91 degrees) and Registered Nursing (77 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Biology (106 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Software developers (545,253 people), Physicians (420,837 people), Other managers (295,088 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (183,171 people), and Postsecondary teachers (180,724 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021 are Communication Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Biology (106 degrees), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), Psychology (37 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (37 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Communication Technologies (91 degrees awarded), Biology (106 degrees), Engineering Technologies (48 degrees), Psychology (37 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (37 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Computer Systems Design (657,999 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (642,549 people), Elementary & secondary schools (516,815 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (475,296 people), and Offices of physicians (225,993 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.

Most Common (2021)

General Microbiology
106 degrees awarded
Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
91 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
77 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was General Microbiology with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

229

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

379

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 229 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, which is 0.604 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (379).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in General Microbiology, which is 0.71 times less than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Registered Nursing, which is 2.96 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is Female and Hispanic or Latino (52.5% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

608 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (608 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
379 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
229 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino female (379 degrees awarded). There were 1.66 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (229 degrees).

Operations

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo employs 69 Professors, 29 Associate professors and 19 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Female Professor (38), Male Professor (31), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are: Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, Management, with 43 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$20M

2021 Salaries

0.501%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo paid a median of $20M in salaries, a 0.501% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.29M

Instructional Salaries

130

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo paid a total of $8.29M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 29 employees, and Assistant professor with 19 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, Management with 43 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was Female Professor with 38 employees, Male Professor with 31 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.