# Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pontifical-catholic-university-of-puerto-rico-mayaguez

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a private nonprofit college in Mayaguez, PR with 555 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $9,655 per year ($9,463 for families earning under $30,000). 34% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $30,445 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 99% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 556 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 541 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $17,168 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $9,655 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,463 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,390 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,812 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,605 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 555 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 34% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $30,445 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,500 (FY2024) |

## What Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## FAQ

**What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's acceptance rate?**

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.

**Is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?**

In Fall 2023, 556 students applied to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez and 541 were admitted; 100 enrolled.

**Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez consider legacy status?**

No. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez require an essay?**

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $17,168 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,655.

**What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's graduation rate?**

34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 243586. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology