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Arecibo, PR · San Juan, PR
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,217/yr | $9,788/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,897/yr | $9,272/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $9,000 | $10,975 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,892/yr | $9,966/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,216/yr | $12,229/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,497/yr | $13,972/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $95/mo | $116/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $12,539/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,498/yr | $8,498/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,460/yr | $2,460/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $7,433/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $16,625/yr | $16,837/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,780/yr | $5,780/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $5,780/yr | $5,780/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 77% | 66% |
| Students taking federal loans | 15% | 17% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 38% | 70% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,056 | 1,192 |
| Students accepted | 399 | 792 |
| Students who enrolled | 391 | 357 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 98% | 45% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Required | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 39% | 39% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $24,539/yr | $30,821/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $12,963–$40,764 | $16,134–$50,138 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 35% | 39% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 50% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 39% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $22,401/yr | $27,318/yr |
| Graduate on time | 10% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 39% | 35% |
| First-gen students who finish | 28% | 30% |
| Low-income students who finish | 28% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $22,166/yr | $29,041/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 25% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 18% · Education 16% | Health Professions 29% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 25% of degrees | Health Professions — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 18% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $61,321/yr | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions — $44,839/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,220 | 2,607 |
| Students per professor | 26 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 199 | 1,390 |
| Average professor pay | $5,468/mo | $5,927/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $7,423 | $13,696 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Arecibo, PR | San Juan, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | No data reported | 1982 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 36% | 40% |
| Women | 64% | 60% |
| White students | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Black students | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 100% | 98% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 21% |
| Students age 25+ | 26% | 30% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,469/yr | $4,898/yr |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 420 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $4,000/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | No |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.