# University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

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

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 53% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,441 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 809 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $18,049 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $10,710 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,631 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $10,315 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $11,096 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,866 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,278 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 51% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $35,162 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $5,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of Puerto Rico at 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: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Not considered

## 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.


## 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 243212. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology