2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$9,158

Net Price

53%

Admitted

98%

Enrolled

37%

Graduation Rate

26/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 3,069. In 2021, there were 29 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #13 in Puerto Rico and ranks #120 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

29

Total Enrollment

3,069

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Ranking for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

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#13

Puerto Rico Rank

Combining ranking factors for 28 schools that offer psychology degrees in Puerto Rico, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo ranks #13.

#120

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo ranks #120.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology13
Social Work16
Total Graduates29
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 732 students applied to the Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. The university admitted 53% and 98% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Puerto Rico universities is 1,371. On average, all Puerto Rico institutions admit 65% and 73% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 70%. Compared to all Puerto Rico four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 37%, compared to 38% for all Puerto Rico universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 6%.

  • Credits Accepted: Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits

Compare IAUPR-Arecibo to Puerto Rico Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo to the average of all Puerto Rico four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

IAUPR-Arecibo

732

Applicants

53%

Percent Admitted

98%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

37%

Graduation Rate

PR Colleges

1,371

Applicants

65%

Percent Admitted

73%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

38%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 82 or 44% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 105 or 56% part-time faculty members employed at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 67 or 36%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

IAUPR-Arecibo

26 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

44%

Percent Full-Time

56%

Percent Part-Time

36%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

PR Colleges

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

43%

Percent Full-Time

57%

Percent Part-Time

41%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,560, and the average cost for books and supplies is $2,135.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $3,870 and the average cost for graduate fees is $744.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$0
On-Campus Living Expenses$0
Total Living Expenses$0
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$4,560
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$2,135
Total Undergraduate Expenses$6,695
In-State, Graduate Tuition$3,870
In-State, Graduate Fees$744
Total Graduate Expenses$4,614
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $9,158. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo to all Puerto Rico universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

IAUPR-Arecibo

$6,695

Cost to Attend

$6,247

Average Financial Aid

98%

Percent Receiving Aid

$9,158

Net Price

PR Colleges

$20,302

Cost to Attend

$5,884

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$8,142

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 503 or 98%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,840 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,247.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,840$6,247
Pell Grants2,476$5,339
Federal Student Loans396$4,511
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

IAUPR-Arecibo

2,840

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

2,476

Number of Pell Grants

43%

Pell Grants

396

Federal Student Loans

7%

Federal Student Loans

PR Colleges

2,960

Grant or Scholarship Aid

48%

Grants or Scholarships

2,526

Number of Pell Grants

41%

Pell Grants

636

Federal Student Loans

10%

Federal Student Loans

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