Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
tuition & fees
$6,340
graduate tuition & fees
$6,911
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
5,776
online students
156
Number of Programs
124
Financial Aid Amount
$7,389
SAT Scores
1,285
Graduation Rate
42%
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a Private, 4 years college located in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
It has a total enrollment of 5,776 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. PUCPR's acceptance rate is 90.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608, Ponce, PR 00717-9997 |
| Phone | 787-841-2000 |
| WEB | https://www.pucpr.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-admisiones/ |
| Online Application | https://www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-admisiones/formularios-de-admisiones/www.https:// |
| Financial Aid | https://www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-asistencia-economica/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.pucpr.edu/net_price_calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.pucpr.edu/conocenos/servicios-a-la-comunidad/oficina-de-servicios-al-veterano |
| Disability Service | https://www.pucpr.edu/conocenos/servicios-a-la-comunidad/servicio-a-personas-con-impedimento/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 90.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.00%. The application fees are $25 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 28.00 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
Tuition & Fees
PUCPR's 2024 tuition & fees is $6,340 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 7.09% compared to the last year's rate ($5,920).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $6,911. The graduate tuition increased by 5.01% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,340 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,911 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 5,776 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 156 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. PUCPR has 4,139 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,637 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,776 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,139 |
| Graduate Students | 1,637 |
| Online Enrollment | 156 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
PUCPR offers 124 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by PUCPR
| Number of programs | 124 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |