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UO

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

Ponce, PRPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 52% Acceptance
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52%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$10,990
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.3K
Students
Medium campus body
$22,404
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a public institution located in the city setting of Ponce, PR. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 52%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
52% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
52%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Biological Sciences23% of degrees
Health Sciences17% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,882
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,275
Earnings 5yr: $34,762
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,896
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $33,568
Earnings 5yr: $35,726
Debt: $5,500
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $31,751
Earnings 5yr: $23,186
Debt: $5,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $31,600
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $26,878
Earnings 5yr: $23,247
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $26,080
Earnings 5yr: $19,148
Debt: N/A
Psychology, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $23,999
Earnings 5yr: $23,911
Debt: $5,500
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $22,930
Earnings 5yr: $19,815
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $22,339
Earnings 5yr: $22,609
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $17,998
Earnings 5yr: $18,231
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$10,990
In-State Tuition$5,354
Out-of-State Tuition$5,354
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

83%
Pell Grants
8%
Take Loans
51%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$22,404
+40% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$31,394

Completion Signals

46%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%
Men
53%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$19,917
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