University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Acceptance Rate
Arecibo, Puerto Rico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,423
- Admitted
- 886
- Yield
- 77.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.8% in 2014–15 to 62.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,283 to 1,423 (+11%) over that period.
Its 62.3% rate makes University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Puerto Rico schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has been test-blind (scores not considered) throughout the data window (since at least 2014–15). Of admitted students, 77.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,283 | 1,011 | 78.8% | 914 |
| 2015–16 | 1,208 | 1,074 | 88.9% | 946 |
| 2016–17 | 2,084 | 1,064 | 51.1% | 937 |
| 2017–18 | 2,179 | 816 | 37.4% | 732 |
| 2018–19 | 1,868 | 933 | 49.9% | 806 |
| 2019–20 | 1,868 | 933 | 49.9% | 726 |
| 2020–21 | 1,524 | 930 | 61% | 762 |
| 2021–22 | 1,589 | 887 | 55.8% | 706 |
| 2022–23 | 1,474 | 885 | 60% | 681 |
| 2023–24 | 1,423 | 886 | 62.3% | 688 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 845 | 516 | 61.1% |
| Men | 553 | 352 | 63.7% |
| Another gender | 25 | 18 | 72% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Puerto compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's acceptance rate?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's acceptance rate is 62.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (886 admitted of 1,423 applicants).
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo test optional?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received 1,423 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 886.
Is University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo getting harder to get into?
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.8% in 2014–15 to 62.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.upra.edu/.