PUBLIC INFORMATION

SECTION 6 PUBLIC INFORMATION

The NAAB expects accredited degree programs to provide information to the public about accreditation activities and the relationship between the program and the NAAB, admissions and advising, and career information, as well as accurate public information about accredited and non-accredited architecture programs. The NAAB expects programs to be transparent and accountable in the information provided to students, faculty, and the public.

6.1 STATEMENT ON NAAB-ACCREDITED DEGREES

In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year term, an eight-year term with conditions, or a two-year term of continuing accreditation, or a three-year term of initial accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established education standards. Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may require a non-accredited undergraduate degree in architecture for admission. However, the non-accredited degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree. The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, School of Architecture, offers the following NAAB-accredited degree programs:

B.Arch (181 undergraduate credits)

Last accreditation visit: 2018

Next accreditation visit: 2027

6.2 NAAB CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES

6.3 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico provides centralized career counseling, internship coordination, and job placement support for students and graduates through the Oficina de Internados, Pasantías y Empleo (OIPE). Architecture students receive individualized advising on résumés, portfolios, licensure pathways, and employment opportunities in Puerto Rico and the mainland United States. OIPE coordinates employer visits, information sessions, and interview opportunities and maintains online job boards available to both current students and alumni.

External career information and industry resources help students understand the requirements for education, experience, examination and registration requirements.

External Job Search Platforms and statistics on the state of the profession help students direct their future employment boundaries and expand job and experience possibilities within and outside Puerto Rico.

6.4 PROGRAM ACCREDITATION REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS (since 2018 visit)

6.4 ADMISSIONS AND ADVISING

Admissions requirements for the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program is provided within the schools main landing page or in the following link: PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico’s ADMISSIONS OFFICE is the first step to applying for admission into the Architecture program. All admissions are prescreened through the institutional office and prequalified applicants are then referred to the program for further review and processing.

6.5 STUDENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2025-2026 educational budget for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program are included within the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico’s FINANCIAL AID OFFICE and is based on a 28-credit hour year (14 credit hour semester) in three distinct settings:

Student living at home (local)
Tuition and Fees: $11,470.00
Food and Housing: $2,852.00
Books and Supplies: $2,714.00
Computer and Computer Supplies: $3,339.00
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses: $2,432.00
Transportation: $4,615.00
Total: $27,422.00

Student living on campus
Tuition and Fees: $11,470.00
Food and Housing: $6,894.00
Books and Supplies: $2,714.00
Computer and Computer Supplies: $3,339.00
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses: $2,432.00
Transportation: $4,217.00
Total: $31,066.00

Student living off campus
Tuition and Fees: $11,470.00
Food and Housing: $8,502.00
Books and Supplies: $2,714.00
Computer and Computer Supplies: $3,339.00
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses: $2,432.00
Transportation: $4,615.00
Total: $33,072.00