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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Acceptance Rate 94.74 %
Tuition & Fees $6,340
Student Population 5,776
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,389
Graduation Rate 42 %

Academic Overview

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is affiliated with Roman Catholic.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $6,340 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,911.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,776 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 94.74% and the graduation rate is 42% last year.
The salary after graduation from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $21,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, PUCPR's tuition & fees is $6,340. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $6,911.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$6,340
Graduate$6,911
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at PUCPR. The acceptance rate of PUCPR is 94.74% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.20%. The average graduation rate is 42% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,389 and 99% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,776 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 94.74 %.
Acceptance Rate
94.74%
Graduation Rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 42 %
Graduation Rate
42%
Retention Rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 79 %
Retention Rate
79%
Student Population for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 5,776
Student Population
5,776
Student to Faculty Ratio for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 21 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,389 at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,389

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608, Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Phone787-841-2000
WEBwww.pucpr.edu/
Admissionwww.pucpr.edu/
Online Applicationwww.pucpr.edu/admisiones/solicitud-admisiones/
Financial Aidwww.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-asistencia-economica/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.pucpr.edu/net_price_calculator/index.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.pucpr.edu/conocenos/servicios-a-la-comunidad/oficina-de-servicios-al-veterano
Athleticwww.pucpr.edu/conocenos/informacion-al-consumidor/
Disability Servicehttps://www.pucpr.edu/conocenos/servicios-a-la-comunidad/servicio-a-personas-con-impedimento/

Offered Degrees

PUCPR offers 127 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's110
Bachelor's700
Master's380
Doctorate (Research)60
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:99)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges