University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6456 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1784 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1697 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 3 | In Arecibo |
| #767 of 1,453 | For Astrobiology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 2,822
- Graduates
- 9
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- upra.edu
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 64% | 61% |
| Applicants | 1,423 | 553 | 845 |
| Admissions | 886 | 352 | 516 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 688 | 286 | 391 |
716 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
14 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Other Tests | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2831 (100%) |
|---|
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,561
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,024 | $3,510 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,024 | $3,510 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,024 | $3,510 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $600 |
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo majors
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has granted 487 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology, General | 116 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 25 | 91 |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 7 | 63 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 62 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 34 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 34 | |
| Accounting | 22 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | |
| Computer Science | 14 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 13 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Finance, General | 5 | |
| Grand Total | 66 | 487 |
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 39% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has published 566 scientific papers with 17,479 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Engineering, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Optical Engineering, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 46 |
| 1993 | 7 | 49 |
| 1994 | 0 | 24 |
| 1995 | 4 | 50 |
| 1996 | 1 | 51 |
| 1997 | 3 | 62 |
| 1998 | 2 | 58 |
| 1999 | 7 | 50 |
| 2000 | 14 | 58 |
| 2001 | 6 | 65 |
| 2002 | 10 | 94 |
| 2003 | 4 | 64 |
| 2004 | 8 | 97 |
| 2005 | 9 | 108 |
| 2006 | 10 | 114 |
| 2007 | 11 | 178 |
| 2008 | 19 | 198 |
| 2009 | 11 | 174 |
| 2010 | 16 | 408 |
| 2011 | 22 | 480 |
| 2012 | 19 | 467 |
| 2013 | 26 | 531 |
| 2014 | 15 | 688 |
| 2015 | 16 | 769 |
| 2016 | 23 | 840 |
| 2017 | 18 | 948 |
| 2018 | 15 | 1069 |
| 2019 | 20 | 1152 |
| 2020 | 17 | 1119 |
| 2021 | 41 | 1125 |
| 2022 | 37 | 1210 |
| 2023 | 62 | 2006 |
| 2024 | 45 | 2713 |
General info
| Alternative names | UPRA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Colors | yellow, white, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 393 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8 Arecibo, Puerto Rico, 00614-4010 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 88,000 |
| Phone | 78781500001000 |
| Fax | +1 (787) 880 4972 |