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About University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

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University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a public liberal arts college in Ponce, PR, known for its public puerto rico campus, baccalaureate diverse fields, and pre med focus. With an acceptance rate of 54%, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 599 students each year. University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. University of Puerto Rico at Ponce offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,518 per year; the sticker price of $7,108 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

54%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

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Application Strategy
UPR Ponce conducts much of its academic and campus life in Spanish, so highlight your Spanish language proficiency clearly in your application, whether in coursework, test scores, or activities.
Test Score Strategy
Because UPR Ponce is test optional, consider withholding a score that falls below their typical admitted range and let your GPA and coursework carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Puerto Rico at Ponce actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$7k/yr$10.1k
30k-48k~$7k/yr$10.5k
48k-75k~$7k/yr$13.0k
75k-110k~$7k/yr$13.6k
110k+~$7k/yr$12.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$22k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,216
Undergrad Enrollment
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