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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Ponce, PR

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$4,920

Avg tuition

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About Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce is a small private university located on an urban campus in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,889, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 70 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for students are $4,920.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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7k

Students enrolled

28%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

Hispanic

99%

White

0%

Unknown

0%

Black

0%

Two or more races

Information not available

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

89% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $4,920 $4,920
Graduate $5,580 $5,580

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,763
On-campus room and board $5,150
On-campus other expenses $4,961
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,893
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,284
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,596

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $16,794 $16,794
Off-campus without family $18,860 $18,860
Off-campus with family $14,279 $14,279

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

97%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

35%

Pell Grant

89%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,045
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid $985
Pell Grant Aid $5,495

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debt after graduation

$18k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC