University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6419 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1766 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1678 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 3 | In Arecibo |
| #789 of 1,493 | For Astrobiology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 2,689
- Graduates
- 15
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 59% and is among the top 21% 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 | 59% | 60% | 59% |
| Applicants | 1,416 | 577 | 814 |
| Admissions | 838 | 344 | 480 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 645 | 278 | 358 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
848 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
11 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 | 2704 (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
- $7,354
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
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 | $330 | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $330 | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $330 | $600 |
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo majors
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has granted 436 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | 86 |
| Microbiology, General | 73 | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 58 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 6 | 40 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 45 | |
| Accounting | 30 | |
| Computer Science | 21 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 18 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 17 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 13 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 50 | 436 |
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 41% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has published 581 scientific papers with 19,364 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1151 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1120 |
| 2021 | 41 | 1125 |
| 2022 | 37 | 1208 |
| 2023 | 62 | 2012 |
| 2024 | 46 | 2738 |
| 2025 | 18 | 2414 |
General info
| Alternative names | UPRA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Colors | yellow, white, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 354 |
| 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 |