Outcomes at UPR-Ponce
Graduation Rate
46.18%
Transfer-out Rate
5.73%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is 46.18% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico. 266 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 576 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 38.10%.
The transfer-out rate is 5.73% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico. The retention rate (full-time students) is 73% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Puerto Rico.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Puerto Rico at Ponce and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce. 266 students have completed and 33 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 21 students still enrolled and 256 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 576 | 393 | 183 |
| Completers | 266 (46.18%) | 189 | 77 |
| Transfer-out | 33 (5.73%) | 28 | 5 |
| Still Enrolled | 21 (3.65%) | 18 | 3 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 256 (44.44%) | 158 | 98 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 61 students have completed in 4 years and additional 91 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 61 (15.52%) |
15 (9.62%) |
46 (19.41%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 91 (23.16%) |
33 (21.15%) |
58 (24.47%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 35 (8.91%) |
16 (10.26%) |
19 (8.02%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46.18% (266/576) | 39.53% (102/258) | 51.57% (164/318) |
| Hispanic | 46.18% (266/576) | 39.53% (102/258) | 51.57% (164/318) |