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University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Arecibo, PRπŸ›οΈ Public universityπŸ“ Test-optional

This public university in Arecibo, Puerto Rico enrolls about 2,900 students and admits nearly 60% of applicants. It emphasizes Health Professions, Business, and Biology, which together account for over half of degrees awarded. Graduates face a 52% six-year completion rate and median earnings of roughly $30,500 a decade after entry, with relatively modest federal debt averaging $4,500.

Acceptance rate
59.2%
Enrollment
2,897
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
52%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$10,332
family income
$30–48k
$11,033
family income
$48–75k
$12,065
family income
$75–110k
$12,960
family income
$110k+
β€”
family income
89% receive Pell grants
3% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
23.1%
Business & Marketing
16.5%
Biology
15.0%
Communications Tech
11.9%
Engineering Tech
9.5%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$30,512
Earnings (6 yr)
$19,546
Completion
52%
Retention
76%
Median debt
$4,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an acceptance rate of 59.2%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $10,332 per year, rising to more for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.