Ponce School of Medicine
#24 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
Founded in 1977, Ponce School of Medicine is a Private (for-profit) school located in Ponce , PR.
Ponce School of Medicine is ranked 24th in Expensive Medical School Tuition.
The following statements briefly introduce Ponce School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Ponce School of Medicine is 499 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Ponce School of Medicine is 3.5 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at Ponce School of Medicine is $71,643 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at Ponce School of Medicine is 9.70% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 684 medical school students have enrolled to Ponce School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 Ponce School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at Ponce School of Medicine is $71,643. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 7.09% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Ponce School of Medicine's tuition is 9.45% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 25.7% higher than average tuition of Puerto Rico medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Ponce Health Sciences University is $13,126. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $30,341.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $39,600 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $2,100.
| Ponce School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $71,643 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $65,457 |
| Puerto Rico Private Medical School Average | $57,007 |
| Living Costs | $39,600 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,100 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,800 |
| Graduate Program | $30,341 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Ponce School of Medicine is $381,360 based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $66,902 | $67,592 | $68,832 | $70,502 | $273,828 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $22,492 | $21,600 | $21,600 | $23,640 | $89,332 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,600 | $2,200 | $1,800 | $2,200 | $8,800 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,600 | $2,600 | $9,400 |
| COA | $94,094 | $93,492 | $94,832 | $98,942 | $381,360 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Ponce School of Medicine is 499. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Ponce School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.5 and it is lower compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Ponce School of Medicine | 499 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 502 |
| GPA - Ponce School of Medicine | 3.5 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 3.72 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at Ponce School of Medicine is 9.70% where 1,855 applicants have applied to and 180 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Ponce School of Medicine is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 1,855 | 516 (27.8%) |
1,339 (72.2%) |
774 (41.7%) |
1,070 (57.7%) |
| Enrolled | 180 | 117 (65.0%) |
63 (35.0%) |
86 (47.8%) |
93 (51.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 9.70% | 22.68% | 4.70% | 11.12% | 8.69% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 9.64% | 20.77% | 2.92% | 9.57% | 9.77% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 180 first-time students have enrolled in Ponce School of Medicine.By residency, 65.0% of new students is Puerto Rico residents and 35.0% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 51.7% of enrolled students is women and 47.8% is men students.
A total of 684 students have enrolled to Ponce School of Medicine. By gender, there are 287 male and 396 female students at Ponce School of Medicine.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 684 |
| Men Students | 287 |
| Women Students | 396 |
| First-time Students | 180 |