Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Private · Selective · PR

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationPR

SettingRural

Undergrads2,404

Student:faculty22:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate8.8%

6-yr grad rate41.4%

Drop-out rate31.3%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$6k

Out-of-state tuition$6k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity99.8%

Gender diversity63%

International0%

Identity—

Overview

Inter American University's Ponce campus is part of the largest private university system in Puerto Rico, teaching primarily in Spanish and carrying a Christian ecumenical heritage. It serves the southern part of the island with a practical, career-oriented program mix rather than a traditional liberal arts focus, reflecting the workforce needs of the surrounding region.

Academics

Health sciences, business, education, and criminal justice are the core program areas, reflecting direct workforce needs in southern Puerto Rico rather than a broad liberal-arts distribution requirement. Instruction in Spanish makes this campus a natural fit for students planning to live and work on the island after graduation, and coursework tends to be practically oriented toward licensure and employment in those fields.

Worth knowing

As a system campus rather than a standalone flagship, resources and program breadth are shaped by the wider Inter American University network; students should confirm which specific programs and accreditations apply to the Ponce location specifically before enrolling.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate33.7%

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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