Ponce Health Sciences University
#21 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
#40 in Largest Medical Schools
Founded in 1977, Ponce Health Sciences University is a Private (for-profit) school located in Ponce , PR.
Ponce Health Sciences University is ranked 21st in Expensive Medical School Tuition and 40th in Largest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Ponce Health Sciences University along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Ponce Health Sciences University is 499 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Ponce Health Sciences University is 3.7 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Ponce Health Sciences University is $79,758 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Ponce Health Sciences University is 8.60% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 797 medical school students have enrolled to Ponce Health Sciences University for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Ponce Health Sciences University Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University is $79,758. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 8.67% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Ponce Health Sciences University's tuition is 10.68% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 33.2% higher than average tuition of Puerto Rico medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Ponce Health Sciences University is $25,664. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $32,375.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $33,550 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $4,600.
| Ponce Health Sciences University Tuition & Fees | $79,758 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| Puerto Rico Private Medical School Average | $59,870 |
| Living Costs | $33,550 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,600 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,150 |
| Undergraduate Program | $25,664 |
| Graduate Program | $32,375 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Ponce Health Sciences University is 499. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Ponce Health Sciences University is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.7 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Ponce Health Sciences University | 499 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 501 |
| GPA - Ponce Health Sciences University | 3.7 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 3.67 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Ponce Health Sciences University is 8.60% where 2,255 applicants have applied to and 194 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Ponce Health Sciences University is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 2,255 | 568 (25.2%) |
1,687 (74.8%) |
947 (42.0%) |
1,297 (57.5%) |
| Enrolled | 194 | 112 (57.7%) |
82 (42.3%) |
84 (43.3%) |
109 (56.2%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 8.60% | 19.69% | 4.86% | 8.87% | 8.41% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 8.10% | 17.47% | 2.30% | 7.87% | 8.25% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 194 first-time students have enrolled in Ponce Health Sciences University.By residency, 57.7% of new students is Puerto Rico residents and 42.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 56.2% of enrolled students is women and 43.3% is men students.
A total of 797 students have enrolled to Ponce Health Sciences University. By gender, there are 340 male and 454 female students at Ponce Health Sciences University.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 797 |
| Men Students | 340 |
| Women Students | 454 |
| First-time Students | 194 |