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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

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Rating

Private

Type

7,697

Students

$4,920

Tuition

93%

Acceptance

#3118

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Ponce, PR

2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608, Ponce, PR 00717-9997

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a mid-sized private college located in Ponce, PR ranked 49th in Puerto Rico. It has a total of 5,660 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 92.87% of applicants. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce offers 122 different majors and is best known for its Accounting and Business Management and Biotechnology programs, which are respectively ranked 30th and 31st in the United States. With an annual tuition of $4,920 per year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is very affordable. 38.54% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to take in approximately $18,500 per year, which is 55% below the national median.
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Cost

$5,580
Bellow Average

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

$5,580

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$17,289

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$11,327

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

93%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

93%

National

69%
Sat

0 - 0

% of students submit

Admissions Yield

51%

ACT

0 - 0

% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Recommended

Application Fee

$0

Students

5,660Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

39%

In-state

83%

Female

61%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

9%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
12% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse10% Biomedical Sciences, General7% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies70% Others

12% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

10% Biomedical Sciences, General

7% Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

70% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

12%

119 Graduates

Biomedical Sciences, General

10%

104 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

7%

73 Graduates

Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist

6%

61 Graduates

Social Work

5%

50 Graduates

Psychology, General

5%

48 Graduates

Biotechnology

5%

45 Graduates

Clinical/Medical Social Work

4%

44 Graduates

Criminology

3%

34 Graduates

Academics

D
Professors
StudentsProfessors26:126:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

26

Number of Library Books

292,112

Academic Spend per Student

$3,656

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

79%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$14,800/Year

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

$14,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$14,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$18,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

38%