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University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

#361 in US ranking Arecibo, PR
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,945
Tuition & fees
$6,308
Avg. aid
$6,725
Receiving aid
89%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Median salary
$16,911
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

UPRA's academic and cultural calendar provides opportunities to participate in campus life beyond scheduled classes. Theater, choral, and band activities offer possible performances and gatherings for students who take part.

Event names and dates can change, and an activity held once should not be assumed to be an annual tradition. Students interested in performances, academic talks, or community events can use the current campus calendar and student-activities announcements to see what is actually scheduled during their term.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

UPRA does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students who need to live near Arecibo must arrange accommodation independently; there is no campus residence-hall placement to build into an enrollment plan.

Housing decisions should account for the route to campus, transportation costs, lease terms, and access to food. Students should check current campus dining hours and payment options directly rather than assume that a residential-style meal plan is available. For commuters, a realistic weekly budget may include meals purchased near campus as well as food brought from home.

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
19:1
Campus size
44 acres

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Library Services and Resources

Main library name

General Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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