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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a small, private institution located in Arecibo, pr. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo offers undergraduate degrees in 34 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 290 undergraduates
cost $5,818 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 98.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Biology, General
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Biotechnology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,818
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,891
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $7,709
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $7,709 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $5,818
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,891
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $7,709
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $7,709 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has a total undergraduate enrollment of 290, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

308

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
100%
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
0%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map Carretera 662 KM 2.3, Arecibo, PR 00614-4045
phone 787-881-1212
address www.pucpr.edu/arecibo
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is located in Arecibo, pr.

What is the acceptance rate at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo? 

The acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 98%.

What’s the average GPA for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

The average high school GPA for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $60,676.

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