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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Healthcare Programs

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Arecibo, PR. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Rankings

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 28	State — Puerto Rico
Overall Quality	#3 of 33	State — Puerto Rico
Overall Quality	#4 of 14	Region — Outlying Areas
Overall Quality	#4 of 18	Region — Outlying Areas
Overall Quality	#5 of 11	Region — Outlying Areas
College Best Colleges For Money	#8 of 11	Region — Outlying Areas
College Major Best Value	#9 of 13	Region — Outlying Areas
College Major Best Value	#9 of 27	State — Puerto Rico

Where Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Contact information for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Hwy 2 Km 80.4, Bo San Daniel Sector Las Canelas, Arecibo, PR 00614
Phone:	78787854753202
Website:	www.arecibo.inter.edu/
Admissions:	www.arecibo.inter.edu/department/admisiones/
Financial Aid:	www.inter.edu/ayudas-economicas/

How Do I Get Into Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

You can apply to Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo online at: https://iaupr.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Admissions/Pages/Welcome.aspx

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

These are the things Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an acceptance rate of 38%, which means it is moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 91% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	304	147	48%
Women	539	243	45%

Can I Afford Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

The average net price after aid at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $8,036. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,968
In-State Fees	$812
Out-of-State Tuition	$4,968
Out-of-State Fees	$812
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,780
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$5,780

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 16% of students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo receive some form of financial aid (386 students).

Approximately 81% of students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,543 per student.

77% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,218.

Student Loan Debt

15% of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,686 per year.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 272 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,275 undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	2,270
White	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Florida	2
Pennsylvania	1

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Graduate Student Diversity

231 of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	229
American Indian/Alaska Native	1

Online Learning at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,478 undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo took at least one online class — of those, 681 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 75 students took at least one online class and 46 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

The following healthcare majors are available at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	41	37	—	78
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	—	—	24
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	—	—	—	21
Health and Medical Administrative Services	2	—	—	2
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	—	—	1
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo offers 12 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.