Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Review & Facts

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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 725 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1945 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

43

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Criminal Justice, Resort and Hospitality, Psychology, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is high at 80% (above Puerto Rico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

80%

Good

The graduation rate at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is low - 36%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is pretty decent - 15:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is low, around $5,200 annually. The additional fees at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez beyond tuition are about $700; this makes it a total of $5,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

100%

As reported in recent data, 433 applications were submitted and 432 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is $15.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (787) 834-5151 or check Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

Currently there is no on-campus housing at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez.

Based on the college crime numbers, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
482 Sur Calle Ramon Emerito Betances
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
00680-1713