University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
tuition & fees
$5,324
acceptance rate
52%
Student Population
2,373
Number of Programs
19
Financial Aid Amount
$7,293
Graduation Rate
46%
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a Public, 4 years college located in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
It has a total enrollment of 2,373 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. UPR-Ponce's acceptance rate is 52.45% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2151 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue, Ponce, PR 00716-9996 |
| Phone | 787-844-8181 |
| WEB | www.uprp.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.uprp.edu/articulos/estudiantiles/admisiones/ |
| Online Application | https://admisiones.upr.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.uprp.edu/articulos/estudiantiles/asistencia-economica/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.uprp.edu/articulos/rectoria/opei/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uprp.edu/articulos/estudiantiles/registro/#veteranos |
| Athletic | https://www.uprp.edu/articulos/rectoria/opei/srtk/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.uprp.edu/articulos/estudiantiles/osei/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is 52.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 84.22%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52.45 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 84.22 % |
Tuition & Fees
UPR-Ponce's 2025 tuition & fees is $5,324 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,324 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($5,324).
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $5,324 | $5,324 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,373 students have enrolled at UPR-Ponce (2024-2025). You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,373 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,373 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UPR-Ponce offers 19 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UPR-Ponce
| Number of programs | 19 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's |
| 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 | ✔ |