10-yr median earnings
$24,539
Federal aid recipients only
Private Nonprofit · Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.
- $24,539
- 10-yr median earnings
- 38.2%
- Acceptance rate
- $9,217
- Avg net price / yr
- 37.0%
- 150%-time completion
The verdict
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo pairs modest former-student earnings with a selective admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- 10th pct.
- former-student earnings, US
- 38.2%
- acceptance rate
- 37.0%
- 150%-time completion
- +10%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small
Carnegie: Master's (M)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
D
College Value Score
42/100
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings F
$24,539
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price A-
$9,217
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate F
37.0%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt B+
$9,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment N/A
N/A
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention F
71.3%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$9,217
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
37.0%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 37.0%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$24,539 10th percentile higher than 10% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $24,539 | #4584 of 5103 | 10th |
| Average net price | $9,217 | #996 of 5020 | 80th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 37.0% | #3841 of 4858 | 21st |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,220 | #1370 of 5462 | 75th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
2,220
Undergraduate enrollment
38.2%
Acceptance rate
-
SAT average
37.0%
150%-time completion
$24,539
10-yr median earnings
71.3%
First-year retention
How Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo ranks in Puerto Rico
State rank among 124 reporting Puerto Rico colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $24,539 | #65 of 124 | 48th |
| Average net price | $9,217 | #75 of 107 | 30th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 37.0% | #86 of 104 | 17th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,220 | #22 of 113 | 81st |
Highest former-student earnings in Puerto Rico
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $48,992 | $17,936 |
| 2 | Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $47,540 | $17,540 |
| 3 | University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences | $45,953 | - |
| 4 | Albizu University-San Juan | $41,544 | $9,732 |
| 5 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | $35,723 | $9,175 |
| 6 | University of Puerto Rico | $34,409 | $8,484 |
| 7 | Universidad del Sagrado Corazon | $31,754 | $12,924 |
| 8 | Universidad Central Del Caribe | $31,468 | $8,524 |
| 9 | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | $31,394 | $10,990 |
| 10 | University of Puerto Rico at Cayey | $30,958 | $10,176 |
| 11 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $30,821 | $9,788 |
| 12 | University of Puerto Rico-Carolina | $30,626 | $12,945 |
| 65 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-AreciboThis school | $24,539 | $9,217 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 38.2% |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$8,897 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$9,892 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$11,216 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $5,780 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $5,780 |
| Average Net Price | $9,217 |
77.1%
Pell Grant Rate
15.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$9,000
Median Debt
$95/mo
Monthly Payment
2013–2023: what Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo costs has stayed close to flat
Average net price moved +8.3% over 10 years, from $7,417 to $8,036 in nominal dollars. The median college measured over the same span moved +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $7,4172023 · $8,036
Over the same years, enrollment went -46.8% (4,275 → 2,275 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
59.6%
Female
35.3%
First Generation
Outcomes
71.3%
Retention Rate
$22,401
Median Earnings (6yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 37.0% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 71.3% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $22,401 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $24,539 |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $9,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $95/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 12 | 367 | $34,138 | $42,795 | $9,286 |
| Master's | 7 | 87 | $59,280 | $82,493 | $34,057 |
| Certificate | 2 | 41 | $22,036 | $22,036 | $3,500 |
Top programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$82,493 median earnings
- Teacher Education and Prof…
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$42,795 median earnings
- Biology, General
Biology, General
$41,681 median earnings
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$38,420 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$37,522 median earnings
- Student Counseling and Per…
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
$36,066 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$34,159 median earnings
- Entrepreneurial and Small … $28,461
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
$28,461 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
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Similar Reported Net Price
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$9,216 net price · $1 apart
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$9,230 net price · $13 apart
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$9,200 net price · $17 apart
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$9,284 net price · $67 apart
Similar 2013–2023 Net-Price Trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo? ▼
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The acceptance rate is 38.2%. Undergraduate enrollment is 2,220 students.
How much do Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $24,539 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $22,401.
How much does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo cost? ▼
The average net price at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $9,217. In-state tuition is $5,780 and out-of-state tuition is $5,780. Median student debt at graduation is $9,000.
What is the graduation rate at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo? ▼
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has a 37.0% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 71.3%.
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $9,000, while former students earn a median of $24,539 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 37% of those annual earnings. Estimated monthly loan payment is $95.
Sources & methodology
Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.
Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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