Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Ponce, PR · Private
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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce admitted 98.1% of applicants university-wide (2,763 of 2,817).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 98.1% | 2,763 | 2,817 |
| Men | 98.0% | 925 | 944 |
| Women | 98.2% | 1,827 | 1,861 |
Of 2,763 admitted students, 885 enrolled (32.0% yield).
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1195–1360
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $17,065/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,650 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $10,415 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $17,065/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,384 |
| $30k–48k | $13,341 |
| $48k–75k | $15,812 |
| $75k–110k | $18,329 |
| Over $110k | $20,122 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Common Data Set · Application requirements
Essay prompts
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce requires no supplemental essays.
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $24,908
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 48.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 83%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $15,500
- At graduation
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #343
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (23%), Business & marketing (11%), Visual & performing arts (7%).
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.