PUCPR Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.08%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1300. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $6,650
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at PUCPR:
- Total Enrollment: 5,568, including 150 online students
- 4,006 Undergraduate, 1,562 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.5% men, 65.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 126 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 47 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
PUCPR Overview
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (PUCPR) is a four-year, 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 statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The PUCPR's tuition & fees is $6,650 for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,479.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,568 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
PUCPR's acceptance rate is 98.08% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.03%. The median SAT score is 1300.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is $6,650. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,151.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,975 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,399.
| Undergraduate | $6,650 |
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| Graduate | $7,151 |
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| Undergraduate | $6,975 |
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| Graduate | $7,399 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at PUCPR
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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