Published cost of attendance is $17,710. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,332, middle-income families pay around $12,065.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $17,710 |
| Tuition and Fees | $5,354 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,030 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,680 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,332 |
| $30–48k | $11,033 |
| $48–75k | $12,065 |
| $75–110k | $12,960 |
| $110k+ | No data |
Published cost of attendance is $17,710. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,332, middle-income families pay around $12,065. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo #27 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 98.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $4,500. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $30,977, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $51 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo earn median 4-year earnings of $30,977, placing University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in the 0.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,181 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 52.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo #1459 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 123 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $38,478, ranked #303 nationally in its major. Microbiological Sciences and Immunology reports 108 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $37,027, ranked #39 nationally in its major. Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians reports 69 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $22,550. Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians reports 52 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $36,328, ranked #27 nationally in its major.
