Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,920

2021 Average Net Price

$8,961

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.57%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

97.8%

89 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

737

65.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30%

18 Graduates

About

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a higher education institution located in Arecibo Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Clinical Social Work (32 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (2 degrees), and Clinical Psychology (2 degrees).

In 2021, 132 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. 75.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (128 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $4,920, which is $−18,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $4,920, which is $−18,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,961.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was $4,920. The cost of tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $−18,264 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,961

2021 Value

0.178%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,961. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo grew by 0.178%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,893

Room and Board

$1,763

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was of $6,893 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.59% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,763. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.61% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.12% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.57%

2019 Default Rate

100

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 4.57%, which represents 100 out of the 2188 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received 89 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 40.3% annual growth. Out of those 89 applicants, 87 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.8% acceptance rate.

There were 737 students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an overall enrollment yield of 46%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 89

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 97.8% (87 admissions from 89 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 98%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 40.3%, while admissions declined by −40.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a total enrollment of 737 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 485 students and the part-time enrollment is 252. This means that 65.8% of students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 98.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (64.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (34.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (80%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 737 students. The full-time enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 485 and the part-time enrollment is 252. This means that 65.8% of students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

725 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 98.4% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 68 more women than men received degrees from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (128 degrees awarded).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is Clinical Social Work (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (2 degrees) and Clinical Psychology (2 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (41 degrees awarded), Psychology (19 degrees), and Health (47 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,832,996 people), Registered nurses (1,490,036 people), Physicians (537,956 people), Secondary school teachers (477,560 people), and Education administrators (336,142 people).

The most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021 are Biology (41 degrees awarded), Psychology (19 degrees), Health (47 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (11 degrees), and EDUCATION. (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Biology (41 degrees awarded), Psychology (19 degrees), Health (47 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (11 degrees), and EDUCATION. (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Elementary & secondary schools (3,334,076 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,132,715 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (714,040 people), Outpatient care centers (467,854 people), and Offices of physicians (432,870 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.

Most Common (2021)

General Biomedical Sciences
25 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
12 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was General Biomedical Sciences with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

100

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, which is 0.32 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (100).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Clinical Social Work, which is 9.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 1% of students graduating from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (30.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is Female and Hispanic or Latino (30.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

128 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (128 degrees awarded).

3.03% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
98 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino female (98 degrees awarded). There were 3.27 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (30 degrees).

Operations

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo employs 7 Associate professors, 6 Assistant professors and 2 Instructors. Most academics at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Female Associate professor (6), Female Assistant professor (4), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are: Management, with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Associate professor with 7 employees, Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Management with 18 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was Female Associate professor with 6 employees, Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.