University of Puerto Rico at Ponce: Review & Facts

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University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a medium four-year, public school with 2,225 students enrolled. This school was established in 1910 and is one of the 8 colleges located in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Academic Offerings

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

17

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 17 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce student retention rate is fair at 76% (close to Puerto Rico average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

76%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is below average - 52%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is reasonable - 22:1. Find out more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is low - $5,100 annually. The additional fees at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce not covered by tuition are roughly $300; this comes to $5,400 a year.

Read the details about University of Puerto Rico at 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

54%

Doable

According to government data, 1,434 applications were submitted and 775 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

At this moment there is no on-campus housing at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Puerto Rico at 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 numbers, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
2151 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue
Ponce, Puerto Rico
00716-9996