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Ponce, PR · San Juan, PR
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,192/yr | $9,788/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,384/yr | $9,272/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $15,500 | $10,975 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,341/yr | $9,966/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,812/yr | $12,229/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,329/yr | $13,972/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,122/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $164/mo | $116/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $6,791/yr | $12,539/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,295/yr | $8,498/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $3,624/yr | $2,460/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,487/yr | $7,433/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,508/yr | $16,837/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,650/yr | $5,780/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $6,650/yr | $5,780/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 81% | 66% |
| Students taking federal loans | 30% | 17% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | 70% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1195–1360 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1300 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,020 | 1,192 |
| Students accepted | 2,728 | 792 |
| Students who enrolled | 760 | 357 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 45% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 39% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $24,908/yr | $30,821/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $13,683–$40,900 | $16,134–$50,138 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 46% | 39% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 50% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 0% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $20,637/yr | $27,318/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 25% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 19% | 24% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 35% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 30% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 1.6% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $23,976/yr | $29,041/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23% · Health Professions 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Health Professions 29% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 23% of degrees | Health Professions — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 19% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology — $29,708/yr | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions — $44,839/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,874 | 2,607 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,562 | 1,390 |
| Average professor pay | $4,545/mo | $5,927/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $10,990 | $13,696 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Ponce, PR | San Juan, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1948 | 1982 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| Men | 36% | 40% |
| Women | 64% | 60% |
| White students | 0% | 0.5% |
| Black students | 0% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 100% | 98% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 21% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.7% | 30% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,692/yr | $4,898/yr |
| Endowment | $12.7M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 206 | 420 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $2,660/yr | $4,000/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | Other | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 22 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 246 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $634,564 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $1.0M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $1.0M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.