Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Puerto Rico

Small private Catholic university in Puerto Rico focused on biological and biomedical sciences with open admissions.

College statistics

Address:
Carretera 662 KM 2.3
Arecibo, PR
00614
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.pucpr.edu/arecibo
Setting:
Suburb
Annual In-State Tuition:
$5,760
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$5,760
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$5,760
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$5,760
Total Student Enrollment:
647
Acceptance Rate:
85.4%
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private, not-for-profit four-year institution located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The campus serves as part of the broader Pontifical Catholic University system and emphasizes undergraduate and graduate education in biological and biomedical sciences.

The university enrolls 647 students and maintains a total cost of attendance of $5,760 annually. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 85.4%. The school operates under a mixed undergraduate and graduate structure focused on small-scale teaching and mentorship.

This institution is classified as an Opportunity College, supporting higher access and higher earnings outcomes for its students. It suits students seeking education in the life sciences within Puerto Rico's suburban setting. For more information, visit www.pucpr.edu/arecibo.

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