University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,024

2024 Average Net Price

$9,830

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

52.5%

1,426 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,373

92.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

47.6%

187 Graduates

About

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a higher education institution located in Ponce Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce were General Biomedical Sciences (52 degrees awarded), General Psychology (40 degrees), and Athletic Trainer (33 degrees).

In 2024, 308 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (308 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is $5,024, which is $−23,154 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is $5,024, which is $23,154 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,830.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending University of Puerto Rico at Ponce received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,024

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce was $5,024. The cost of tuition at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is $−23,154 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,830

2024 Value

33.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Puerto Rico at Ponce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,830. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce grew by 33.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,385

Room and Board

$4,168

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce was of $11,385 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $4,168. The cost of books and supplies increased by 92.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.12% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce received 1,426 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.04% annual growth. Out of those 1,426 applicants, 748 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,373 students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in 2024.

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce has an overall enrollment yield of 84.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

748

Accepted Out of 1,426

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce was 52.5% (748 admissions from 1,426 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 56.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.04%, while admissions declined by 7.54%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce had a total enrollment of 2,373 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is 2,202 students and the part-time enrollment is 171. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (53.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (46.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,373 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is 2,202 and the part-time enrollment is 171. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Puerto Rico at Ponce had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

2,373 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is 100% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 56 more women than men received degrees from University of Puerto Rico at Ponce. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is hispanic or latino (308 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is General Biomedical Sciences (52 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (40 degrees) and Athletic Trainer (33 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (71 degrees awarded), Psychology (69 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce are Registered nurses (1,710,147 people), Accountants & auditors (1,066,037 people), Other managers (1,003,862 people), Physicians (569,042 people), and Financial managers (568,693 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in 2024 are Biology (71 degrees awarded), Psychology (69 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), Business (74 degrees), and Health (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce are Biology (71 degrees awarded), Psychology (69 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), Business (74 degrees), and Health (51 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,563,297 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,223,409 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (909,303 people), Computer Systems Design (751,163 people), and Outpatient care centers (636,465 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Puerto Rico at Ponce.

Most Common (2024)

Physical Therapy Technician
18 degrees awarded
Civil Engineering Technology
14 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce was Physical Therapy Technician with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

126

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

182

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 126 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, which is 0.692 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (182).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 0.677 times less than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in General Psychology, which is 4 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 7% of students graduating from University of Puerto Rico at Ponce completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

308 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is hispanic or latino (308 degrees awarded).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
307 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
303 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
302 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is hispanic or latino female (307 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (303 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce had a total salary expenditure of 22.7M. University of Puerto Rico at Ponce employs 28 Professors, 19 Associate professors and 19 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce are Female Professor (14), Male Professor (14), and Female Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce are: Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$14.1M

2024 Salaries

2.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce paid a median of $14.1M in salaries, which represents 61.9% of their overall expenditure ($22.7M) and a 2.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.62% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.76% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.25M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce paid a total of $5.25M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce were Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 25 employees.

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