Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce: Review & Facts

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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,780 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1948 and is one of the 8 colleges and schools located in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

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

Academic Offerings

At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

94

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 94 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Biology, Psychology, Law, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce is fair at 79% (above Puerto Rico average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

79%

Good

The graduation rate at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce is below average: 52%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce is reasonably decent: 21:1. Read more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is low, around $5,200 per year. The additional fees at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce beyond tuition are approximately $800; which comes to a total of $6,000 a year.

Read the details about Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce 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

95%

According to government data, 2,622 applications were submitted and 2,484 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) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce is $15.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00. The first-professional application fee is $75.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (787) 841-2000 or check Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce Website.

Opportunities and Services

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 100 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low: about $1,400 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce
2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608
Ponce, Puerto Rico
00717-9997