UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO-ARECIBO

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University Of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

Finca Las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8
Arecibo, PR 00612-4010
Main Phone: (787) 815-0000
Web Site: upra.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,131 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.7% of students attend full-time, while 0.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 306 male students and 597 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 33.9% of the student body, while females made up 66.1%.

Minority enrollment included Hispanic (100)%.

University Of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 68.7% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agricultural Science

Animal Sciences

Business And Management

Communications Technology

Communications Technology And Technician

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Health Care

Nursing

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Microbiology

School Accreditation

University Of Puerto Rico-Arecibo reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

The school offers financial aid to athletes for in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 2,561
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 3,565
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 2,561

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

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