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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Healthcare Programs

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Arecibo, PR. A Smaller Suburban Community offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Contact details for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Carretera 662 KM 2.3, Arecibo, PR 00614-4045
Phone:	78788112126000
Website:	www.pucpr.edu/arecibo
Admissions:	arecibo.pucpr.edu/admisiones/solicitud-admisiones/
Financial Aid:	arecibo.pucpr.edu/oficinas/asistencia-economica/

How Do I Get Into Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

You can apply to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo online at: arecibo.pucpr.edu/admisiones/solicitud-admisiones/

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

These are the things Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo maintains an acceptance rate of 94%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	62	60	97%
Women	126	116	92%

Can I Afford Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

The average net price after aid at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $9,421. 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	$5,760
In-State Fees	$790
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,760
Out-of-State Fees	$790
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$6,550
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$6,550

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 7% of students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo receive some form of financial aid (24 students).

Approximately 83% of students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,173 per student.

69% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,928.

Student Loan Debt

28% of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,192 per year.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 370 students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 273 undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	272

Geographic Diversity

Of the 273 undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, approximately 0.0% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Graduate Student Diversity

326 of Pontifical Catholic 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	321

Online Learning at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

186 undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo took at least one online class — of those, 27 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 23 students took at least one online class and 11 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

These healthcare programs are offered at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	—	12	—	12
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions	—	—	—	8
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo offers 9 distinct academic programs.

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

Institutional Profile

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

• AP credits: Yes
• 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.