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Aguadilla, PR · Arecibo, PR
| University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $7,765/yr | $10,680/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,200/yr | $10,332/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $5,500 | $4,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $7,993/yr | $11,033/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $9,454/yr | $12,065/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $9,266/yr | $12,960/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $14,498/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $58/mo | $48/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,613/yr | $11,613/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $4,168/yr | $4,168/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $14,498/yr | $17,710/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,954/yr | $5,354/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $5,954/yr | $5,354/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 83% | 89% |
| Students taking federal loans | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 59% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 791–1023 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 909 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 657 | 1,423 |
| Students accepted | 537 | 886 |
| Students who enrolled | 485 | 688 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 90% | 78% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 100% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 69% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $27,997/yr | $30,512/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $15,965–$46,016 | $18,436–$45,917 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 48% | 54% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 46% | 52% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $18,193/yr | $19,546/yr |
| Graduate on time | 10% | 15% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 37% | 52% |
| Low-income students who finish | 37% | 50% |
| Students who transfer out | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $24,655/yr | $26,552/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 43% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 36% · Engineering Technologies 20% | Health Professions 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 43% of degrees | Health Professions — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 36% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 1% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 13% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | No data reported | Engineering Technologies — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians — $15,520/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $20,894/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 56% | 33% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,883 | 2,669 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 15 |
| Average professor pay | $5,687/mo | $7,301/mo |
| Full-time professors | 87% | 78% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $15,989 | $16,175 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Aguadilla, PR | Arecibo, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1972 | 1967 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 45% | 41% |
| Women | 55% | 59% |
| White students | 1.8% | 0% |
| Black students | 2.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 84% | 100% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 12% | 0% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 8% | 5.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,355/yr | $6,846/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 | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Other | Other |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 149 | 183 |
| Athletic scholarships | $174,210 | $238,400 |
| Athletics budget | $504,315 | $552,576 |
| Athletics revenue | $504,315 | $552,576 |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $1,000 |
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). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.