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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

#1513 in US ranking Ponce, PR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,987
Tuition & fees
$6,770
Avg. aid
$8,479
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
98%
SAT range
1195–1360

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$19,075
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

Documented campus events include Bienvenida Pionera, a welcome activity, and Misa Inicio de Clase, a Mass marking the start of classes. Together, they illustrate how orientation and the university's Catholic identity appear in the campus calendar.

A reported preamble activity also included a march associated with the American Cancer Society. Event schedules and organizers can change, so applicants interested in taking part should consult the current student activities calendar rather than assume a past activity will recur in the same form.

What are the student housing and dining options at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

University-owned or -operated housing is available to undergraduates, but availability should not be interpreted as guaranteed placement. Students considering residence should ask about eligibility, application timing, contract length, and what is included in a room assignment.

Reported annual room and board charges provide a starting point for comparison, but the applicable dining arrangement and housing bill may vary. Before signing a housing agreement, confirm meal-plan terms, building access, and internet arrangements. Students living elsewhere should compare transportation and food costs with the residential option rather than comparing rent alone.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

61

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
16:1
Campus size
6,216 acres

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume refers to employers

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Encarnacion Valdes Library

Number of libraries on campus

6

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Location & Map

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.