Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Ponce, PR. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education .

98% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,817 applied, 2,763 accepted, and 885 enrolled in PUCPR. 294 men and 588 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,300 SAT Scores

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,300. The SAT score of 1300 is high, 86 to 90 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1195 1300 1360 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 595 640 680 Math 600 660 680 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $6,650 for undergraduate programs and $7,151 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.89% compared to last year at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,530 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $6,432. For freshmen, 756 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $6,892. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,568 students enrolled PUCPR in 2025. By gender, 1,919 men and 3,649 women students are enrolled. There are 4,006 undergraduate and 1,562 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

126 Major Programs

47 graduate programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of PUCPR is 49%. The retention rate is 83% for full-time and 83% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 49% Retention Rate 83% Students to Faculty Ratio 16 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 334 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for PUCPR and the average faculty salary is $40,902. The studetns to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. There are 777 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $29,969. Number of Faculties 334 Average Faculty Salary $40,902 Number of Staffs 777 Average Staff Salary $29,969

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1195	1300	1360
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	595	640	680
Math	600	660	680

Ponce, PR