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
Address2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608, Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Phone787-841-2000
WEBwww.pucpr.edu/
Admission Information
Online Applicationwww.pucpr.edu/admisiones/solicitud-admisiones/
Financial Aidwww.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-asistencia-economica/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.pucpr.edu/net_price_calculator/index.html
Veterans Tuitionwww.pucpr.edu/conocenos/servicios-a-la-comunidad/oficina-de-servicios-al-veterano
Athleticwww.pucpr.edu/conocenos/informacion-al-consumidor/
Disability Servicehttps://www.pucpr.edu/conocenos/servicios-a-la-comunidad/servicio-a-personas-con-impedimento/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 94.74% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.20%. The application fees are $25 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate94.74 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)31.20 %
Graduate Application Fees$25

Tuition & Fees

PUCPR's 2024 tuition & fees is $6,340 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 7.09% compared to the last year's rate ($5,920).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $6,911. The graduate tuition increased by 5.01% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$6,340
Graduate Tuition & Fees$6,911
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 5,776 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 156 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. PUCPR has 4,139 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,637 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students5,776
Undergraduate Students4,139
Graduate Students1,637
Online Enrollment156

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

PUCPR offers 127 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by PUCPR
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs127 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsAssociate
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