Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (PUCPR) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ponce, PR. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The PUCPR's 2022 tuition & fees is $5,545. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,428.

The school has a total enrollment of 6,614 and the student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $21,400 and it varies by field of study.

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

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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
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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 - research/scholarship and professional practice

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are $5,545. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $6,310.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $5,580 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,350.

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Undergraduate	$5,545
Graduate	$6,310

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)

Undergraduate	$5,580
Graduate	$6,350

The estimation for 2022-2023 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 85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 48%. The average graduation rate is 45%. Total 6,614 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $21,400. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Architecture program shows the highest salary with $27,700 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 PUCPR Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	85% Acceptance Rate / 48% Yield
Graduation Rate »	45%
Retention Rate	78%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	4.55% (22 to 1)
Student Population »	6,614 (4,889 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,428
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$21,400
Average Salary by Field of Study	$7,400 - $27,700

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

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at PUCPR
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

PUCPR provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at PUCPR
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of PUCPR. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is religiously affiliated with Roman Catholic. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 150. It also offers separate board/meal plans.

PUCPR Special Characteristics
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Has Hospital	No
Offer Medical Degree	No
Board/Meal Plan	No
Dormitory Capacity	150

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