Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 346
Graduate Enrollment: 376
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Small (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population less than 100,000)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.75%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.3% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 25.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 7.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 3.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 1.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.0%
Black: 0.0%
Hispanic: 99.1%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Black: 0.0%
Hispanic: 99.1%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $15,053
In-State tuition: $5,443Out-of-State tuition: $5,443
Estimated books and supplies: $1,786 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,983 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $18,460 (2017)
Median Family Income: $10,991 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 74.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 27.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $15,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $164 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,719 |
| $30k-48k | $8,474 |
| $48k-75k | $12,329 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $12,332 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 13%6-year graduation rate: 34%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 47.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $15,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,200 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,203 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 37.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 45.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 51.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 25.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 24.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $15,253 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $23,354 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 2 | $25,405 ($2,117) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | $22,567 ($1,881) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | $21,032 ($1,753) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | $19,040 | $196 | $20,218 ($1,685) | $23,354 ($1,946) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 42 | $18,500 | $174 | $16,061 ($1,338) | $24,269 ($2,022) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biotechnology. | 2 | $13,779 | $146 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | $12,250 | $131 | $10,633 ($886) | $20,965 ($1,747) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 10 | $1,296 | $19,884 ($1,657) | $28,679 ($2,390) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 9 | $12,250 | $130 | $14,941 ($1,245) | $22,266 ($1,856) |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 32 | $562 | $22,352 ($1,863) | $28,423 ($2,369) | |
| Associate's Degree | Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | $14,357 | $152 | $17,059 ($1,422) | $22,471 ($1,873) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | $18,750 | $200 | $20,154 ($1,680) | $24,130 ($2,011) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | $29,231 ($2,436) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $36,711Full time faculty: 57%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $2,690,464 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $3,585,652 (2022)