# Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

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

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 98% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,020 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,728 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 595–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 600–680 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $18,987 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $10,578 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,281 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,338 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $10,194 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,265 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,195 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,874 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 43% (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-Ponce 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-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.


## 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 241410. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology