University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (UPRA)

Public four-year university in Arecibo, PR that costs an average of $13,088 a year after financial aid, admits 59% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,088
Acceptance rate
59%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$33,308

PublicSmall city2,669 undergraduates

Cost of UPRA

Total cost of attendance (per year)$19,945
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,354
Books and supplies$4,189
Average net price after aid$13,088

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,739
$30,001–48,000$13,602
$48,001–75,000$14,324
$75,001–110,000$14,558

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UPRA's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate59%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate52%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$20,700
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$33,308
Rank in Puerto Rico (earnings)14th of 37 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$5,500
Typical monthly loan payment$63 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants85%
Students with federal loans3.9%

Majors and programs at UPRA

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

Bachelor's degree programs (15)

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians13——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing51——
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians52——

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Psychology, Other———

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

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About UPRA

TypePublic four-year university
LocationArecibo, PR
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates2,669
Student-to-faculty ratio19 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websiteupra.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is UPRA's acceptance rate?

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo admits 59% of applicants.

How much does UPRA cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $19,945 a year (tuition and fees: $5,354). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,088 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,739.

How much do UPRA graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $33,308 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 37 similar colleges in Puerto Rico. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($38,848 a year after graduation).

What is UPRA's graduation rate?

52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.