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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Teaching Programs

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ponce, PR. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

Get in touch with PUCPR are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608, Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Phone:	78784120001002
Website:	www.pucpr.edu/
Admissions:	www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-admisiones/#solicitudes
Financial Aid:	www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-asistencia-economica/

How Do I Get Into PUCPR?

You can apply to PUCPR online at: https://www.pucpr.edu/oficina-de-admisiones/formularios-de-admisiones/www.https://

PUCPR is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for PUCPR

Here’s what PUCPR looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into PUCPR?

PUCPR maintains an acceptance rate of 98%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at PUCPR, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 595 and 680. Math scores were between 600 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1195 to 1360.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at PUCPR vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	944	925	98%
Women	1,861	1,827	98%

Can I Afford Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

The average net price after aid at PUCPR is $10,082. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,760
In-State Fees	$890
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,760
Out-of-State Fees	$890
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$6,650
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$6,650

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at PUCPR receive some form of financial aid (752 students).

Nearly 90% of students at PUCPR receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,479 per student.

81% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,889.

Student Loan Debt

30% of PUCPR undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,136 per year.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,780 students enrolled at PUCPR. PUCPR is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,827 undergraduate students at PUCPR, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	3,807
Non-Resident	15

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at PUCPR break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Florida	1
Massachusetts	1
New York	1

Additionally, approximately 0.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Graduate Student Diversity

1,599 of PUCPR’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at PUCPR, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	1
Hispanic	1,373
White	4
Non-Resident	9

Online Learning at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

PUCPR delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,802 undergraduate students at PUCPR took at least one online class — of those, 127 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 46 students took at least one online class and 23 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

The following teaching degree programs are offered by PUCPR, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Curriculum and Instruction	—	3	1	4
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	2	2	4
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	4	—	4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	4	—	—	4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	4	—	—	4
Special Education and Teaching	2	—	—	2
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	1	1	—	2

Academic Programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

PUCPR offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

PUCPR has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.