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Ponce, PR · San Juan, PR
| University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,990/yr | $9,175/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,114/yr | $8,018/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,534/yr | $8,553/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,017/yr | $11,002/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,600/yr | $11,925/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $12,404/yr | $13,018/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $58/mo | $58/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,613/yr | $11,613/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $4,168/yr | $4,168/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $17,193/yr | $15,118/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,354/yr | $5,354/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $5,354/yr | $5,354/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 83% | 66% |
| Students taking federal loans | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 52% | 55% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,441 | 4,665 |
| Students accepted | 809 | 2,482 |
| Students who enrolled | 607 | 1,839 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 75% | 74% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Required | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | 50% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $31,394/yr | $35,723/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $19,115–$49,117 | $20,985–$57,886 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 48% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 51% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 46% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $22,404/yr | $22,417/yr |
| Graduate on time | 16% | 11% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | 45% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 47% |
| Students who transfer out | 5.7% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $26,213/yr | $27,824/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 24% · Psychology 19% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 24% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 19% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology — $12,349/yr | Finance and Financial Management Services — $61,729/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 37% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,278 | 8,572 |
| Students per professor | 22 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 2,602 |
| Average professor pay | $5,915/mo | $6,128/mo |
| Full-time professors | 53% | 74% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $17,959 | $19,938 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Ponce, PR | San Juan, PR |
| Region | Outlying Areas | Outlying Areas |
| Founded | 1970 | 1903 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 47% | 37% |
| Women | 53% | 63% |
| White students | 0% | 0.7% |
| Black students | 0% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 100% | 94% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 0% | 1.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 21% | 16% |
| Part-time students | 3.9% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.3% | 5.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,467/yr | $12,387/yr |
| Endowment | No data reported | $273,192 |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| 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 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | Other | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 172 | 304 |
| Athletic scholarships | $275,200 | $436,600 |
| Athletics budget | $519,392 | $1.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $519,392 | $1.3M |
| 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.