Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ponce, PR. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission stats at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The PUCPR's 2024 tuition & fees is $6,340 for the academic year 2023-2024. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,389.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 5,776 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is $6,340. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,911.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,790 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,258.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$6,340
Graduate	$6,911

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$6,790
Graduate	$7,258

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 94.74% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.20%. The average graduation rate is 42%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 5,776 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 PUCPR Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	94.74% Acceptance Rate / 31.20% Yield
Graduation Rate »	42%
Retention Rate	79%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	4.76% (21 to 1)
Student Population »	5,776 (4,139 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,389

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has a law school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

PUCPR Offered Programs
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Law School
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On-Campus Students Services

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at PUCPR
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Directory Information

Address	2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608, Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Phone	787-841-2000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Doctoral / Research University
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

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