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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · City · 2,220 students
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$9,217
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
37%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$24,539
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
38%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a respected private institution in northern Puerto Rico, best known for its career-focused education in nursing, business administration, education, and the natural sciences. The campus stands out for its modern clinical simulation laboratories and strong regional healthcare partnerships, giving health science majors exceptional hands-on professional training. Student life is defined by a vibrant, Hispanic-Serving Institution culture where a predominantly commuter population engages in active professional student organizations, leadership programs, and community service. Additionally, its strong emphasis on technology integration and bilingual academic resources ensures graduates are well-prepared to enter Puerto Rico's evolving workforce and global job markets.

Location
Arecibo, PR, 00614 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1002 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$5,780
Books & supplies$2,460
Cost of attendance$16,625
Average net price$9,217
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$5,780
Books & supplies$2,460
Cost of attendance$16,625
Average net price$9,217
Net price by family income · 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
37%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
10%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
1%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
35% graduated · 3% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 60% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$22,401
10 yrs after entry$24,539
Debt
Median at graduation$9,000
Monthly payment$95
Middle 50% owe$2.8k–$5.5k
90th percentile$9,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
38%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 36%Women 64%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
26 : 1
Pell grant
77%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$7,423
Independent
27%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
16%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
100%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$22,401
After 10 yrs
$24,539
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing98
Biology, General65
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods41
Social Work36
Criminal Justice and Corrections31
Biotechnology28
Psychology, General24
Computer Science19
Special Education and Teaching16
Accounting and Related Services15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas13
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations13
Human Resources Management and Services12
Chemistry11
Business Administration, Management and Operations5
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language4
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,468/mo
Teaching spend
$3,469
per student
Federal loans
15%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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