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2250 Las Americas Ave. Suite 608
Ponce, PR 00717-9997
p. 787-841-2000
w. www.pucpr.edu

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Ponce, PR

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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduateDoctoral, professional dominant
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Congressional District7298

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?
3058th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $4,480 $4,480 $4,480
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $518 $518 $518
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $160 $160 $160
FT Graduate Tuition $3,960 $3,960 $3,960
FT Graduate Required Fees $552 $552 $552
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $220 $220 $220
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $10,887 $10,887 $10,887
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $12,562 $12,562 $12,562
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $8,294 $8,294 $8,294

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $5,318 $5,478 $5,318 $5,478 $5,318 $5,478
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $600(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $2,990(N/C)
On-Campus – Other Expenses $900(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $3,565(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $900(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $900(N/C)

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$15
Graduate Application Fee$25
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,798 (664 male / 1,134 female)
Admitted 1,487 (536 male / 951 female)
Admission rate 83%
First-time Enrollment 1,004 (369 male / 635 female)
FT Enrollment 996 (363 male / 633 female)
PT Enrollment 8 (6 male / 2 female)
Total Enrollment7,682

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. CompletionN/A
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other tests

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

SAT Test Admission

1085th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results %
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 783 / 1061

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity215
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$1,290
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce 5059th for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Puerto Rico scholarships and financial aid
Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population23,185 (23,185 urban / N/A rural)
Households8,873 (2.55 people per house)
Median Household Income$11,697
Families5,967 (3.21 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 817 817
Accounting 15 15
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 2 2
Advertising 2 2
Art Teacher Education 5 5
Auditing 19 19
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17 17
Business Administration and Management, General 15 15
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 7 7
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other 5 5
Business Teacher Education 5 5
Business/Commerce, General 7 7
Business/Corporate Communications 4 4
Business/Managerial Economics
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 17 17
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General 27 27
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 12 12
Clinical Psychology
Clinical/Medical Social Work 17 17
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 14 14
Criminology 26 26
Curriculum and Instruction 13 13
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10 10
Educational Psychology 21 21
Elementary Education and Teaching 39 39
English Language and Literature, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7 7
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 6 6
Environmental Science 6 6
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 7 7
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1 1
Fashion/Apparel Design 4 4
Finance, General 12 12
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 5 5
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Gerontology
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 28 28
Health Teacher Education 11 11
Health and Physical Education, General 10 10
History Teacher Education 23 23
History, General 8 8
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 19 19
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 10 10
International Business/Trade/Commerce 5 5
Legal Studies, General 4 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 67 67
Management Information Systems, General 9 9
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6 6
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Mathematics Teacher Education 3 3
Mathematics, General 1 1
Music Teacher Education 3 3
Music, General 4 4
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 52 52
Office Management and Supervision 5 5
Painting 1 1
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 6 6
Philosophy 5 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 24 24
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General 9 9
Pre-Law Studies 3 3
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2 2
Psychology, General 27 27
Public Administration 7 7
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other (NEW) Any instructional program in organizational communication, public relations, and advertising not listed above 4 4
Radio and Television 15 15
Religious Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 1
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Small Business Administration/Management
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work 48 48
Sociology 2 2
Spanish Language Teacher Education 6 6
Spanish Language and Literature 2 2
Special Education and Teaching, Other 22 22
Tourism and Travel Services Management 8 8
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 10 10

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce 3740th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $36,355 ($37,274 male / $35,540 female)
Number of FT Faculty 166 (78 male / 88 female)
Number of PT Faculty N/A
FT Faculty Ratio N/A
Total Benefits $1,336,770

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