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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · Private nonprofit · Small suburb · Website

Admission rate
94%
Average net price
$8,875
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings
$30,445
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit college in Arecibo, PR with 273 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $8,875 per year ($9,164 for families earning under $30,000). 40% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $30,445 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
94%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
130
Fall 2023
Admitted
111
Fall 2023
Yield
23%
of admitted students enrolled

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

What Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$16,937
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$6,670

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$9,164
  • $30–48k$6,783
  • $48–75k$8,974
  • $75–110k$9,353
  • $110k+—

Get a personal estimate with Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Freshman retention
87%
Median earnings
$30,445
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$12,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
273
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
76%
  • White0%
  • Hispanic100%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo FAQ

What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's acceptance rate?+

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo admits 94% of applicants.

Is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?+

In Fall 2023, 130 students applied to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo and 111 were admitted; 25 enrolled.

Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo consider legacy status?+

No. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo require an essay?+

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $16,937 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,875.

What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's graduation rate?+

40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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