Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Private nonprofit four-year university in Arecibo, PR that costs an average of $8,875 a year after financial aid, admits 94% of applicants and graduates 40% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$8,875
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$30,445

Private nonprofitSmall suburb273 undergraduates

Cost of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,937
Tuition and fees, in-state$6,670
Books and supplies$3,714
Average net price after aid$8,875

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,164
$30,001–48,000$6,783
$48,001–75,000$8,974
$75,001–110,000$9,353

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate94%
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate40%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$23,033
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$30,445
Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings)19th of 37 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,500
Typical monthly loan payment$142 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants76%
Students with federal loans34%

Majors and programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (17)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services3$32,244$8,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11$28,654$18,897
Psychology13$22,648$11,000
Criminology9$17,595$16,500
Biology49$13,482$13,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services1——
Biotechnology2——
Business Administration, Management and Operations5—$10,213
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Computer and Information Sciences———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———
Homeland Security———
Natural Resources Conservation and Research1——
Special Education and Teaching1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas4——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services2——
Human Resources Management and Services———
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions16——

Master's degree programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions38$25,726$45,177
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology5——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services———
Curriculum and Instruction———
Educational Administration and Supervision3——
Finance and Financial Management Services———
Human Resources Management and Services3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology43$32,098$118,800

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Caribbean University-PoncePonce$11,630—$27,834
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About Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationArecibo, PR
SettingSmall suburb
Undergraduates273
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitepucpr.edu/arecibo ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's acceptance rate?

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo admits 94% of applicants.

How much does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,937 a year (tuition and fees: $6,670). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,875 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,164.

How much do Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $30,445 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 37 similar colleges in Puerto Rico. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($32,244 a year after graduation).

What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's graduation rate?

40% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.