University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus Ranking & Overview 2024

Name (English)	University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus
Name	University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus
Colours	Yellow, white and black
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Address	Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8 Arecibo 00614-4010 Puerto Rico
	+1 (787) 815 0000
	+1 (787) 880 4972

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's academic range and degree level offering.

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus.

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)	Not reported
International students	2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)	Not reported

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's admission information.

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among this specific ethnic group(s).

Admission Selection

Has University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.

Admission Requirements

Secondary school GPA is required
Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
Secondary school record is required
Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores are required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is neither required nor recommended
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Admission Office

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus.

Student Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group(s).

Religious Affiliation

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus does not have any religious affiliation.

Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more

The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification	Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting	Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile	Exclusively undergraduate four-year

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's main facilities:

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 85,888 physical volumes, 2,081 physical media, 47,082 digital/electronic media and 103 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 67 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University Housing

Not reported

Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's main services:

Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

Not reported

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1967

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico
Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Campus's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

University of Puerto Rico
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Divisions

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Wikipedia

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admission Info

Introduction

Admission Policy

Gender Admission

Minority Serving

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

Admission Requirements

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Profile and Size

Introduction

Profile and Size

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

Minority Serving

Religious Affiliation

Carnegie Classification

Introduction

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Introduction

University Facilities

University Library

University Housing

Sport Facilities/Activities

University Services

Financial Aid

Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic Divisions

Social Media

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Wikipedia

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