University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
tuition & fees
$5,324
graduate tuition & fees
$4,110
acceptance rate
59%
Student Population
2,704
online students
11
Number of Programs
19
Financial Aid Amount
$6,725
Graduation Rate
52%
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a Public, 4 years college located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
It has a total enrollment of 2,704 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UPRA's acceptance rate is 59.18% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8, Arecibo, PR 00614-4010 |
| Phone | 787-815-0000 |
| WEB | www.upra.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.upra.edu/admisiones |
| Online Application | https://solicitud.upr.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.upra.edu/asec |
| Net Price Calculator | docs.upra.edu/admisiones/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | upra.edu/registraduria/beneficios-veteranos/ |
| Athletic | upra.edu/registraduria/beneficios-veteranos/ |
| Disability Service | upra.edu/estudiantes/osei |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 59.18% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 77.21%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59.18 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 77.21 % |
Tuition & Fees
UPRA's 2025 tuition & fees is $5,324 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,324 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($5,324).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $4,110 for Puerto Rico residents and $4,110 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $5,324 | $5,324 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $4,110 | $4,110 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,704 students have enrolled at UPRA (2024-2025). Among them, 11 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UPRA has 2,689 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 15 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,704 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,689 |
| Graduate Students | 15 |
| Online Enrollment | 11 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UPRA offers 19 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UPRA
| Number of programs | 19 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✗ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |