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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
School profile / Ponce, PR
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Private · 4-year·5,568 students enrolled
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
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Graduation rate
49%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
98%
Reported admissions data
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $13,319 a year against a $23,552 list price, a 43% gap.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a urban private four-year institution located in Ponce, PR. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 5,568 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
98%
SAT range
1195 - 1360
Academic fit
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Academics
Student:faculty
16:1
Avg class size (est.)
~40 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$23,552
Avg net price after aid
$13,319
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
90%
Avg grant aid
$8,479
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Location
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