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Ponce, PR · Hato Rey, PR
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,192/yr | $17,540/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,384/yr | $16,406/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $15,500 | $22,564 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,341/yr | $17,013/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,812/yr | $19,884/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,329/yr | $21,687/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,122/yr | $22,588/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $164/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $6,791/yr | $11,085/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,295/yr | $12,393/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $3,624/yr | $2,448/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,487/yr | $7,908/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $20,508/yr | $23,368/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $6,650/yr | $9,870/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $6,650/yr | $9,870/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 81% | 62% |
| Students taking federal loans | 30% | 34% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1195–1360 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1300 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 3,020 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 2,728 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 760 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 28% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $24,908/yr | $47,540/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $13,683–$40,900 | $25,266–$69,091 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 46% | 31% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 28% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $20,637/yr | $37,753/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 25% | 53% |
| Graduate on time | 19% | 3.5% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 27% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 11% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 11% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 6% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $23,976/yr | $41,112/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23% · Health Professions 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Engineering 68% · Computer & Information Sciences 13% · Architecture 9% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 23% of degrees | Engineering — 68% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 19% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Architecture — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 3% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology — $29,708/yr | Computer Engineering — $38,213/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 82% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,874 | 3,594 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,562 | 553 |
| Average professor pay | $4,545/mo | $4,359/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 62% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $10,990 | $18,451 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Ponce, PR | Hato Rey, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1948 | 1966 |
| 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: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| Men | 36% | 71% |
| Women | 64% | 29% |
| White students | 0% | 8.1% |
| Black students | 0% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 100% | 92% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 0.1% | 0% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 51% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.7% | 22% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,692/yr | $4,395/yr |
| Endowment | $12.7M | $26.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 206 | 119 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $2,660/yr | $5,400/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Trimester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Other | Other |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 246 | 63 |
| Athletic scholarships | $634,564 | $230,000 |
| Athletics budget | $1.0M | $537,052 |
| Athletics revenue | $1.0M | $537,052 |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $0 |
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.