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2151 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue
Ponce, PR 00716-9996
p. 787-844-8181
w. www.uprp.edu

University of Puerto Rico in Ponce

Ponce, PR

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Information Summary

Ranks 8th in Puerto Rico and 515th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateProfessions focus, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
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 University of Puerto Rico in Ponce?
4037th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $1,666 $1,666 $3,600
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $149 $149 $149
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $49 $49 $150
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $3,640 $3,640 $5,574
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $14,045 $14,045 $15,979
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,540 $6,540 $8,474

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 $1,679 $1,747 $1,679 $1,747 $3,341(N/C)
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,520 $1,825
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,580 $8,180
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,680 $2,050
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,355 $2,825

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$20
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,319 (949 male / 1,370 female)
Admitted 990 (417 male / 573 female)
Admission rate 43%
First-time Enrollment 862 (376 male / 486 female)
FT Enrollment 862 (376 male / 486 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment3,438

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of Puerto Rico in Ponce use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /  N/A / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

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

SAT Test Admission

490th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 100%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 481 / 586
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 494 / 620
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 975 / 1206

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 CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Puerto Rico in Ponce 5116th 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 University of Puerto Rico in Ponce?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at University of Puerto Rico in Ponce?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Puerto Rico in Ponce.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Ponce, PR 00716-9996
Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population38,959 (38,959 urban / N/A rural)
Households12,574 (3.07 people per house)
Median Household Income$15,610
Families10,205 (3.47 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 452 452
Accounting 25 25
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 2 2
Athletic Training/Trainer 13 13
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 31 31
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology 7 7
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 27 27
Business/Commerce, General
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 23 23
Computer and Information Sciences, General 16 16
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 30 30
Elementary Education and Teaching 87 87
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary 51 51
Finance, General 15 15
Industrial Technology/Technician 5 5
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 1 1
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 20 20
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 33 33
Physical Therapist Assistant 30 30
Psychology, Other 36 36
Social Sciences, General

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of Puerto Rico in Ponce 2645th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $48,090 ($48,160 male / $48,041 female)
Number of FT Faculty 127 (52 male / 75 female)
Number of PT Faculty 49
FT Faculty Ratio 3 : 1
Total Benefits $1,225,563

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