Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Admission
Acceptance Rate
98.08%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
32.03%
Freshmen Enrollment
885
SAT Scores
1,300
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,817 students have applied and 2,763 students have allowed to admit to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (Acceptance rate: 98.08%). PUCPR's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 32.03 % where 885 students have finally enrolled out of 2,763 admitted students.
PUCPR acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo and Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 93.78%).
PUCPR enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.57%).
How to Apply to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply PUCPR. PUCPR offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at PUCPR and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 1,300. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | 1,300 | 0 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico | 0 | 0 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 23 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,300 and it is than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 595 | 640 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 660 | 680 |
| Total | 1,195 | 1,300 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
PUCPR Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |