University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6456 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1799 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1712 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #1 of 3 | In Arecibo |
| #810 of 1,343 | For Astrobiology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 2,897
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor'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 60% 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 | 60% | 59% | 61% |
| Applicants | 1,474 | 590 | 875 |
| Admissions | 885 | 348 | 537 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 681 | 290 | 391 |
799 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8 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 | 2897 (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
- $8,674
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,024 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,024 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,024 |
| Fee in-district | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 |
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo majors
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has granted 526 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 | 19 | 123 |
| Microbiology, General | 108 | |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 69 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 15 | 52 |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 44 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 38 | |
| Accounting | 30 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | |
| Computer Science | 17 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 16 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 78 | 526 |
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 41% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has published 457 scientific papers with 12,018 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Optical Engineering, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 20 |
| 1992 | 4 | 35 |
| 1993 | 7 | 40 |
| 1994 | 0 | 20 |
| 1995 | 4 | 42 |
| 1996 | 1 | 44 |
| 1997 | 2 | 59 |
| 1998 | 2 | 50 |
| 1999 | 6 | 54 |
| 2000 | 12 | 51 |
| 2001 | 6 | 60 |
| 2002 | 10 | 79 |
| 2003 | 2 | 58 |
| 2004 | 8 | 77 |
| 2005 | 6 | 90 |
| 2006 | 8 | 93 |
| 2007 | 12 | 154 |
| 2008 | 14 | 170 |
| 2009 | 6 | 139 |
| 2010 | 17 | 203 |
| 2011 | 23 | 258 |
| 2012 | 19 | 277 |
| 2013 | 20 | 347 |
| 2014 | 12 | 484 |
| 2015 | 19 | 609 |
| 2016 | 15 | 583 |
| 2017 | 17 | 790 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1003 |
| 2019 | 16 | 1053 |
| 2020 | 14 | 1060 |
| 2021 | 36 | 1024 |
| 2022 | 35 | 1179 |
| 2023 | 50 | 1549 |
General info
| Alternative names | UPRA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Colors | yellow, white, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 413 |
| 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 |