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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Admission at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is close to open (93.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $24,908 median earnings below before the application.
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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo occupies suburban Arecibo, PR — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Special Education and Teaching, where graduates median $34,645 four years out. 68.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 273 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 87% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
The numbers above and the majors table below tell the measurable half of that story.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received 130 applications and admitted 111 (85.4%), with 25 enrolling.
How Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo compares
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Puerto Rico median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93.8% | 58% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,550 | $6,347 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $24,908 | $25,416 | $53,781 |
At $24,908, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($25,416). Look at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $6,550 regardless of where you're from. At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 273 — Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
53.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | $34,645 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $33,066 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $31,158 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $28,523 |
| Biology, General | $27,205 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24,412 |
| Psychology, General | $24,118 |
| Criminology | $22,958 |
Median earnings for these 8 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $24,908 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 10 additional Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's acceptance rate?
85.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 111 admitted from 130 applicants.
How much does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo cost?
At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, published tuition is $6,550 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $24,908 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Puerto Rico
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce — 98.1% admitted
- Albizu University-San Juan — 100% admitted
- Universidad Adventista de las Antillas — 100% admitted
- EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian — 95.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.