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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR·Private nonprofit·273 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

94%
Accept
273
Students
N/A
Net Price
54%
Grad Rate
$21,400
Earnings
10 yr
$15,500
Debt

About This School

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit institution located in Arecibo, PR with approximately 273 undergraduate students enrolled. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. In-state tuition is $6,550 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $21,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Small suburb

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences49%
Health Professions16%
Business & Marketing7%
Social Sciences7%
Psychology7%
Education5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,550
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants69%
Median debt at graduation$15,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
54%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
87%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$21,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$17,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$21,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.4x

Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

Hispanic/Latino100%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (273 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Carretera 662 KM 2.3

Arecibo, PR 00614-4045

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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