School Highlights
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo serves 498 students (81% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,634
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
28 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ICPR Junior College-Arecibo has grown by 75% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The ICPR Junior College-Arecibo diversity score of 0.27 is more than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
498 students
588 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
402 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
96 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
498 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
402 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
96 students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Hispanic
84%
90%
% Black
16%
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$17,700
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $6,634 is more than the state average of $6,590. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,634
$6,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2008)
$2,000
$2,625
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2008)
$1,312
$2,200
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ICPR Junior College-Arecibo cost?
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo's private state tuition is approximately $6,634.
What is ICPR Junior College-Arecibo's ranking?
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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