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University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

Ponce, PR · Public · Midsize city · Website

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce campus
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Admission rate
53%
Accessible
Average net price
$10,710
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings
$35,162
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a public college in Ponce, PR with 2,278 undergraduates. It admits 53% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $10,710 per year ($10,631 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $35,162 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
53%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,441
Fall 2023
Admitted
809
Fall 2023
Yield
75%
of admitted students enrolled

What University of Puerto Rico at 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 statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$18,049
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$5,354
Out-of-state tuition
$5,354

Net price by family income

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

  • $0–30k$10,631
  • $30–48k$10,315
  • $48–75k$11,096
  • $75–110k$12,866
  • $110k+—

Get a personal estimate with University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
Freshman retention
73%
Median earnings
$35,162
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$5,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
2,278
Student–faculty ratio
22:1
Receive Pell grants
88%
  • White0%
  • Hispanic100%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce FAQ

What is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's acceptance rate?+

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce admits 53% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?+

In Fall 2023, 1,441 students applied to University of Puerto Rico at Ponce and 809 were admitted; 607 enrolled.

Does University of Puerto Rico at Ponce consider legacy status?+

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

Does University of Puerto Rico at Ponce require an essay?+

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Puerto Rico at Ponce cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $18,049 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,710.

What is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's graduation rate?+

51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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