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Arecibo, PR · Carolina, PR
| University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,680/yr | $12,945/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,332/yr | $12,287/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,033/yr | $13,001/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,065/yr | $15,267/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $12,960/yr | $16,900/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $18,229/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $48/mo | $58/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,613/yr | $11,613/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $4,168/yr | $2,793/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $17,710/yr | $19,396/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,354/yr | $7,986/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $5,354/yr | $7,986/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 89% | 76% |
| Students taking federal loans | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 59% | 55% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 809–1057 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 932 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,423 | 1,779 |
| Students accepted | 886 | 938 |
| Students who enrolled | 688 | 712 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 78% | 76% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 96% |
| 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 | Optional (considered if sent) | 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 | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 37% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $30,512/yr | $30,626/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $18,436–$45,917 | $18,884–$45,745 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 37% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $19,546/yr | $22,317/yr |
| Graduate on time | 15% | 26% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 15% |
| Low-income students who finish | 50% | 17% |
| Students who transfer out | 6.5% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $26,552/yr | $27,204/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% | Psychology 25% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 23% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 23% of degrees | Psychology — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 20% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 25% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communications Technologies — 13% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 9% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $20,894/yr | No data reported |
| Degrees in STEM | 33% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,669 | 2,404 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 15 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $7,301/mo | $7,539/mo |
| Full-time professors | 78% | 58% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $16,175 | $20,302 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Arecibo, PR | Carolina, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1967 | 1974 |
| 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 | 41% | 35% |
| Women | 59% | 65% |
| White students | 0% | 0.1% |
| Black students | 0% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 100% | 96% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 0% | 0.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 22% | 18% |
| Part-time students | 5.4% | 16% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.6% | 7.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,846/yr | $5,764/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 | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| 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 | 19 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 183 | 133 |
| Athletic scholarships | $238,400 | $193,599 |
| Athletics budget | $552,576 | $492,359 |
| Athletics revenue | $552,576 | $492,359 |
| Recruiting spend | $1,000 | $0 |
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.