School Summary

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce


General Information:

Founded in 1948, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is seated on 6216 acres located in Ponce county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 22:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1200. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

2250 Las Americas Avenue, Suite 564

Ponce, PR
00717-0777
For more information call: 787 841-2000. This school has a website at https://www.pucpr.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.pucpr.edu/admisiones/solicitud-admisiones/


Application Fee: $15
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Other Requirements: College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Aptitude Test


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $5,199.00 $5,199.00
Fees $625.00 $625.00
Total $5,824.00 $5,824.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.pucpr.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Basketball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Track and field

Track and field


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,484
Female 2,655
Total 4,139


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,018
Female 3,846
Total 5,864

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 0%
Hispanic 99%
Native American 0%
White 0%
Other 0%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 92%
At Least 25 Years Old 8%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State N/A
Out Of State N/A
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


Bienvenida Pionera, Misa Inicio de Clase, Actividad de Preambulo: Marcha Avacemos a Grandes Pasos - Soc. Americana del Cancer

Organizacion Programa de Honor Institucional, Capitulo Med Life PUCPR, American Medical Students, Sociedad para la Gerencia de Recursos Humanos, Circulo de Premedica


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 30.1101                                           Gerontology
  • 13.1401                                           Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 52.0209                                           Transportation/Mobility Management
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0401                                           Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 50.0407                                           Fashion/Apparel Design
  • 11.0202                                           Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 52.0703                                           Small Business Administration/Management
  • 52.0501                                           Business/Corporate Communications, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0903                                           Tourism and Travel Services Management
  • 51.0901                                           Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • 43.0109                                           Security and Loss Prevention Services
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0408                                           General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • 52.1905                                           Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 52.0407                                           Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 13.1308                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 52.0303                                           Auditing
  • 51.0816                                           Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
  • 52.0305                                           Accounting and Business/Management
  • 52.0499                                           Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 50.0599                                           Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • 23.9999                                           English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • 50.0799                                           Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  • 31.0599                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • 50.9999                                           Visual and Performing Arts, Other

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