University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo at a Glance
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About University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
According to Wikipedia, The University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo is a public college in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is part of the University of Puerto Rico. UPR-Arecibo was previously the and . The college is located in the north of the island, next to the largest pharmaceutical and biotechnology complex in the Caribbean, agricultural areas of intense commercial activity and near the site of the Arecibo Observatory. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,423 | 59% | 76% | 52% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $5,354 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $33,308 a year, and 87% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 3,019 | 3,010 | 9 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo?
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo is located at Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8, Arecibo, PR 00614-4010.
How Safe is University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo?
No violent or property offenses were reported on University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo Known For?
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo ranks #2946 in the U.S. and #10566 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Puerto Rico at Arecibo ranks #3063 in the U.S. and #11293 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Puerto Rico at Arecibo ranks #4054 in the U.S. and #15488 worldwide for influence in Education.
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