Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 86 |
| Microbiology | 73 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 58 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 45 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | 40 |
| Accounting | 30 |
| Computer Science | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management | 18 |
Show the other 6 majors
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 17 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 16 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 13 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 |
| Finance | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity
Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Other Sports, Soccer, Table Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Wrestling
Women’s varsity
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Table Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Weight Lifting
ROTC
Army
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), armyrotc.army.mil · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Arecibo, PR
180,071 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rafael Hernandez (BQN)
Nearest hub airport
Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.7 of 20
Elevation
182 ft
Time zone
Atlantic
January low
61°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
33 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$470 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo1 mi
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo4 mi
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla25 mi
- University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla26 mi
- Universidad Adventista de las Antillas30 mi
- University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez32 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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