About Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Founded in 1948, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. is a college. Located in Puerto Rico, which is a city setting in Puerto Rico, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,214 full time undergraduate students, and 2,146 full time graduate students.

The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 20:1. There are 208 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate97%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,38% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 41 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
67%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
67%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
33%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
100%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
67%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
67%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
67%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
33%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
100%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
67%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    56 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    41 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    79 Students rated campus food 4 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    81 Students rated campus facilities 4.5 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    81 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    81 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    81 Students rated local services 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    81 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

5 Students rated Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Justino - 07/11/2021

I've been part of PUCPR- Ponce since 2017, and I love the way the professors care about the students, every time after class I felt like I had the opportunity to talk to my professors, and have communication. Even though I started college in the semester when Puerto Rico had the hurricane devastation, when the classes continue PUCPR-Ponce found the way to still give the students the opportunity to still go and take classes. My college provided food for those who needed it or wanted it, since most of us didn't have electricity, and because a lot of people were still getting dirty water, they also provided the gym shower for us. Thanks to this I'm always going to be grateful to my university.

Wilmarie

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a good place to study any career, because have the tools to realize them.

Lysvette

Its a great school, however, they should work on how they treat visitors and the people who come to see the campus. But I do love the way the professors act and teach. They tend to use a lot of visuals and tend to demonstrate what they teach with objects. The campus is huge and has a lot of green areas, good eating places and there's a lot of places to just chill and study.

Teresa Isabel

Curretnly as a freshman student I feel great in the university. The curriculum is very complete and I think will give me the best tools to work in my profession. I like the campus a lot, the structure is very simple. Most of the professors are very cualified, and expect a lot from the student. But like in all the places there are some bad teachers.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 97%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I did work hard during my senior year to increase my GPA average. I thought that I would be able to the same in college but it's even harder. I would have to say that I would advice myself to keep in mind that not everything in college would turned out to be the way i've being expecting but to never limit myself to keep dreaming big, to achieve my goals and to never give up being a hardworking student who has always managed to achieve anything she puts herself through no matter how hard it may seem. Leaving highschool is not easy for anyone because we are leaving behind what may have been our home for maybe the entire 14 years we need to spend in it but once we close a chapter in life we should be looking forward for a new one filled with new experiences,people and adventures.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    What makes my college unique is that they care about every aspect of our life including academic and religious and it makes you a complete professional. When you graduate you can be sure that your are complete and your going to be a succesful person.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The university where I study is very good and my fills me with satisfaction.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very friendly and studious.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Binary programs, Law School and Architecture.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    BEFORE I CAME TO THIS SCHOOL I WISH TO HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. I WISH TO HAVE EXCELENTS GRADES IN ALL THE COURSES.

    Read all  23 answers
  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    At the university attended by different people of different ages and with different goals. Everyone has their own thinking but all seek to graduate from their different university.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I consider that the worst thing about my school are the sports facilities because some of this areas are in bad conditions and needed to be repaired and improved to have a better sports facility qualities for the athletes and regular students.

    Read all  21 answers
  10. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is the chapel and the chapel office. It is the best place for a person to go and pray one on one with the Lord and also hang out and meet friends that share my same faith.

    Read all  19 answers
  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I think people should be in my university would be people who are highly qualified in education and physical training and mentally.Ya be well qualified for a job there to give her love and liking what you do.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The new School of Architecture of the Pontiical Catholic University of Puerto Rico have a "state of the art" design technology. They have great profesionals and teachers. Each student has their own cubicle with a computer computer with two monitors, those computers have the best architecture and design softwares, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhinoceros, Adobe Master Collections, 3d max, Autodesk Maya. We also have a library with great architecture books, a medialab with great color plotters and printers and a Fablab with a good woodworking area, and also a state of the art technology with 3d printers, laser cutters and CNC.

    Read all  18 answers
  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The tuition bills.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

5,214

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,146

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

100%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

34

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

2%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
N/A
% Hispanic/Latino
99%
% White or Caucasian
N/A

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

96% of students attending Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce receive some sort of financial aid. 89% were awarded federal grants. While 42% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$5,250

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,650

Books and Supplies

$4,908

Room and Board

11,808

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$6,900
$30 - $48K
$8,152
$48 - $75K
$10,059
$75 - $110K
$12,168
$110K & UP
$12,402

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