University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

For 2024-25, UPRA reported full-time undergraduate tuition of $5,024 and required fees of $300, for a combined published charge of $5,324. The reported tuition and fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates. A part-time undergraduate tuition charge was reported at $157 per credit, before applicable fees.

Published 2024-25 undergraduate charges:

• Full-time tuition: $5,024
• Required full-time fees: $300
• Tuition plus required fees: $5,324
• Part-time tuition: $157 per credit, before applicable fees

Tuition and required fees are not the full cost of attendance. Commuting, books, food, housing, and personal expenses can materially change a student's annual budget. Because UPRA does not provide undergraduate housing, a student living away from family must arrange and budget for it independently.

Financial aid changes what some students ultimately pay. In 2024-25 reporting, 89% of students received financial aid, while 3% had student loans. Average net-price figures were $11,033 for families with incomes of $48,000 or less and $12,065 for those earning $48,001-$75,000. Net price is an average after grant aid that includes estimated living and other attendance expenses; it should not be added to tuition or treated as an individual bill.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Eligible UPRA students may be able to combine financial aid with part-time work, including Federal Work-Study when funding and positions are available. Work-Study is a need-based employment program, not a grant paid automatically to every student who qualifies for aid.

Students seeking it should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), then ask UPRA's financial-aid office how positions are posted, whether a separate job application is required, and what earnings limits apply. A regular campus or off-campus job can also help with expenses, but it does not automatically carry Federal Work-Study funding.

For career development beyond paid student work, reported UPRA services include individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer recruitment, and job fairs. Access to these services should not be confused with a guarantee of an internship or job offer.