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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Mercedita, PRPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Selective • 34% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Mercedita, PR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 34%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
34% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
34%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,709
Earnings 5yr: $33,051
Debt: $8,375
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,320
Earnings 5yr: $21,493
Debt: $13,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,888
Earnings 5yr: $23,606
Debt: $11,328
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,156
Earnings 5yr: $23,949
Debt: $8,250
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $31,181
Earnings 5yr: $23,659
Debt: $6,325
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $29,460
Earnings 5yr: $27,317
Debt: $8,660
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $29,212
Earnings 5yr: $32,348
Debt: $9,833
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $27,924
Earnings 5yr: $27,703
Debt: $8,400
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $27,797
Earnings 5yr: $20,626
Debt: $4,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $27,248
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $26,475
Earnings 5yr: $30,753
Debt: $8,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $24,524
Earnings 5yr: $35,504
Debt: $5,500
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $22,300
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $18,319
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $3,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $12,551
Earnings 5yr: $17,108
Debt: $6,125
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,266
Debt: N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $33,119
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $11,185
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,026
In-State Tuition$5,780
Out-of-State Tuition$5,780
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
80%
Pell Grants
17%
Take Loans
N/A
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$22,276
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$26,721
Completion Signals
41%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,850
Est. Monthly Payment
$52/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$16,474
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