# Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pontifical-catholic-university-of-puerto-rico-arecibo

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 94% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 130 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 111 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $16,937 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $8,875 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,164 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $6,783 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $8,974 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $9,353 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 273 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 40% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $30,445 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,500 (FY2024) |

## What Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 241395. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology