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University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Nursing Programs

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a public institution located in Arecibo, PR. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Contact details for UPRA are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8, Arecibo, PR 00614-4010
Phone:	78781500001000
Website:	www.upra.edu/
Admissions:	www.upra.edu/admisiones
Financial Aid:	www.upra.edu/asec

How Do I Get Into UPRA?

You can apply to UPRA online at: https://solicitud.upr.edu/

UPRA is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UPRA

These are the things UPRA looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UPRA?

UPRA has an acceptance rate of 59%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 77% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at UPRA vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	577	344	60%
Women	814	480	59%

Can I Afford University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

The average net price after aid at UPRA is $11,759. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,024
In-State Fees	$300
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,024
Out-of-State Fees	$300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,324
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$5,324

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at UPRA receive some form of financial aid (688 students).

Nearly 93% of students at UPRA receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,725 per student.

89% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,127.

Student Loan Debt

3% of UPRA undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,650 per year.

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,788 undergraduate students at UPRA, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	2,788

Geographic Diversity

Of the 2,788 undergraduate students at UPRA, approximately 0.0% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Graduate Student Diversity

9 of UPRA’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UPRA, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	9

Online Learning at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

UPRA provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

842 undergraduate students at UPRA took at least one online class — of those, 11 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 6 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

UPRA offers 11 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UPRA has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.