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Arecibo, PR · Mercedita, PR
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,217/yr | $9,026/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,897/yr | $8,685/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $9,000 | $6,375 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,892/yr | $9,595/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,216/yr | $11,557/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,497/yr | $13,540/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $95/mo | $68/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,498/yr | $8,498/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,460/yr | $2,460/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $16,625/yr | $16,065/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% | 80% |
| Students taking federal loans | 15% | 17% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 38% | 34% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,056 | 1,538 |
| Students accepted | 399 | 1,081 |
| Students who enrolled | 391 | 465 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 98% | 43% |
| 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% | 41% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $24,539/yr | $26,721/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $12,963–$40,764 | $14,904–$43,184 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 35% | 44% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 39% | 41% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $22,401/yr | $22,276/yr |
| Graduate on time | 10% | 8.8% |
| Pell students who graduate | 39% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 28% | 29% |
| Low-income students who finish | 28% | 29% |
| Students who transfer out | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $22,166/yr | $23,915/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 25% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 18% · Education 16% | Health Professions 27% · Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 25% of degrees | Health Professions — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 16% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Culinary & Personal Services — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $61,321/yr | Computer Science — $25,245/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,220 | 2,404 |
| Students per professor | 26 : 1 | 22 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 199 | 489 |
| Average professor pay | $5,468/mo | $5,587/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 | $11,802 |
| Setting | City (small) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Arecibo, PR | Mercedita, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | No data reported | 1962 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 36% | 37% |
| Women | 64% | 63% |
| White students | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Black students | 0.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 100% | 100% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 18% |
| Students age 25+ | 26% | 26% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,469/yr | $3,759/yr |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| 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.