University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
79%
Acceptance Rate
62%
Total Enrollment
3,099
Cost & Financial Aid
Avg Net Price
Not reported
Receiving Aid
Not reported
Avg Grant Aid
Not reported
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
About University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a public, four-year institution located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 3,099 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 51% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 79% (IPEDS 2023).
The university offers programs in healthcare and technology fields at multiple credential levels. Nursing programs include an Associate in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and a two-to-four-year Registered Nursing certificate. Additional offerings include associate and certificate-level programs in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians and an associate degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
Arecibo is a significant city on Puerto Rico's northern coast and serves as a regional center for education and public services. The University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo plays an important role in providing accessible higher education and workforce-ready credentials to students throughout the region.
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Campus Setting
City: Small
Calendar System
Semester
Edwin Hernandez Vera
rectoria@upra.eduFinca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8, Arecibo, PR 00614-4010
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