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Caribbean University-Ponce

#2376 in US ranking Ponce, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,839
Tuition & fees
$10,725
Avg. aid
$5,323
Receiving aid
97%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$24,723
1 yr after graduation

What does Caribbean University-Ponce offer in terms of athletics?

Applicants should not assume that Caribbean University-Ponce fields varsity teams or offers athletic scholarships. A university-wide sports activity, a Ponce-based recreational opportunity, and a team competing in an athletic association are different things.

Students interested in playing competitively should ask the Ponce student-affairs office which sports are currently active, where practices and games take place, and whether participation is recreational, club-based, or varsity. That check matters particularly when an activity advertised under the university's name is based at another campus.

What student groups and Associations are available at Caribbean University-Ponce?

Student involvement at Caribbean University-Ponce should be evaluated at the campus level: an organization associated with Caribbean University may not necessarily meet in Ponce. Recognized clubs, academic groups, service activities, and student representation can also change as membership and leadership change.

Students who want to join a group should request the current Ponce student-organization roster and ask when groups meet and whether part-time or evening students can participate. For a professional interest, it is worth asking the relevant academic program whether students can join a field-specific association or attend its events, while distinguishing that opportunity from a formally recognized campus club.

Who studies at Caribbean University-Ponce?

Caribbean University-Ponce reported 591 enrolled students in the supplied institutional figures, making its student body comparatively small. The 2024-25 enrollment figures include 42 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 28 transfer-in students.

Geographic-origin reporting identifies the reported students as Puerto Rico residents. A separate 2026 student profile counts 414 Hispanic or Latino students; because the figures come from different reporting sources and periods, that count should not be converted into a precise share of the 2024-25 enrollment total. The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1, a broad institutional measure rather than a guarantee about class size in a particular Ponce course.

How does student life look like at Caribbean University-Ponce?

Student life at Caribbean University-Ponce is best understood through the campus's course schedule and locally available activities rather than through assumptions about a residential university. With no college-operated undergraduate housing, students should plan around the time needed to travel to class and participate in activities.

For an applicant balancing school with work or family responsibilities, useful questions include when advising is available, how orientation works, whether required courses meet during the day or evening, and which gathering or study spaces can be used between classes. Those details often determine how easy it is to connect with classmates and use support services.

What libraries are available to students at Caribbean University-Ponce?

Students at Caribbean University-Ponce should confirm which library and research services they can use at the Ponce campus and remotely through Caribbean University. Access to a university resource does not necessarily mean that a staffed library, collection, or study space is physically present at every campus.

Before a research-intensive course begins, ask how to access the catalog, academic databases, online journals, and librarian assistance; whether remote sign-in works off campus; and how to obtain a book or article held elsewhere. Students who need a quiet place to work should also check current Ponce study-space hours rather than rely on university-wide library hours.

Caribbean University-Ponce Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

591

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

35

Total staff

16 full time, 46 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Caribbean University-Ponce Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 432
Graduate: 159

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 344
Part-time: 247

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 13
Men: 22

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 414

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.