Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
tuition & fees
$6,650
graduate tuition & fees
$7,151
acceptance rate
98%
Student Population
5,568
online students
150
Number of Programs
126
Financial Aid Amount
$8,479
SAT Scores
1,300
Graduation Rate
49%
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a Private, 4 years college located in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
It has a total enrollment of 5,568 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. PUCPR's acceptance rate is 98.08% last year (undergraduate school).
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608, Ponce, PR 00717-9997 |
| Phone | 787-841-2000 |
| WEB | https://www.pucpr.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-admisiones/#solicitudes |
| Online Application | https://www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-admisiones/formularios-de-admisiones/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-asistencia-economica/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.pucpr.edu/net_price_calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.pucpr.edu/conocenos/servicios-a-la-comunidad/oficina-de-servicios-al-veterano |
| Disability Service | https://www.pucpr.edu/conocenos/servicios-a-la-comunidad/servicio-a-personas-con-impedimento/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 98.08% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.03%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.08 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 32.03 % |
Tuition & Fees
PUCPR's 2025 tuition & fees is $6,650 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.89% compared to the last year's rate ($6,340).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,151. The graduate tuition increased by 3.47% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $6,650 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,151 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,568 students have enrolled at PUCPR (2024-2025). Among them, 150 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. PUCPR has 4,006 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,562 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,568 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,006 |
| Graduate Students | 1,562 |
| Online Enrollment | 150 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
PUCPR offers 126 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by PUCPR
| Number of programs | 126 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |