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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Ponce, PR · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce campus
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Admission rate
98%
Open
Average net price
$10,578
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings
$30,445
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private nonprofit college in Ponce, PR with 3,874 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1300 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,578 per year ($10,281 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $30,445 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
98%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
3,020
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,728
Fall 2023
Yield
28%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing595–680
200800
SAT Math600–680
200800

What Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$18,987
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$6,770

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$10,281
  • $30–48k$10,338
  • $48–75k$10,194
  • $75–110k$14,265
  • $110k+$16,195

Get a personal estimate with Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Freshman retention
83%
Median earnings
$30,445
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$12,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
3,874
Student–faculty ratio
16:1
Receive Pell grants
83%
  • White0%
  • Hispanic100%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce FAQ

What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's acceptance rate?+

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 595–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1300.

Is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?+

In Fall 2023, 3,020 students applied to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce and 2,728 were admitted; 760 enrolled.

Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce consider legacy status?+

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

Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce require an essay?+

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

How much does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $18,987 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,578.

What is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's graduation rate?+

43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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