University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

Public · Moderately Selective · PR

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School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationPR

SettingUrban

Undergrads2,278

Student:faculty22:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate15.5%

6-yr grad rate46.2%

Drop-out rate27%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$5k

Out-of-state tuition$5k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity100%

Gender diversity53.3%

International0%

Identity—

Overview

The University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a regional campus of the University of Puerto Rico system, serving the Ponce metropolitan area on the island's south coast. Most students commute from surrounding municipalities rather than living on campus.

Academics

Associate and bachelor's programs in business, sciences, and technology are the main offerings, with instruction conducted primarily in Spanish, in keeping with the surrounding community.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate52.4%

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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