Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
56.14%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 56.14%. This means approximately 561 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,276 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
56.14%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,354 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,354 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,399 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,455 | State avg: $7,276. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 81.13% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 6.75% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,354
Books and supplies
$4,168
Fees and remainder
$4,877
Sticker price
$14,399
Average net price
$7,455
Average aid coverage
48%
$6,944 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce pays approximately $7,455 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Puerto Rico average of $7,276 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Puerto Rico and national averages.
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce net price
$7,455
Puerto Rico average
$7,276
National average
$17,506
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,354 and average net price at $7,455. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,354
Current net price
$7,455
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
50.58%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$31,394
Undergraduates
2,276
10-Year Median Earnings - University of Puerto Rico at Ponce vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?
Undergraduates
2,276
Completion rate
50.58%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
81.13%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
6.75%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 81.13% of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 6.75% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is listed at 2151 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue, Ponce, PR 00716-9996. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare University of Puerto Rico at Ponce with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico at Ponce | 56.14% | $5,354 | $7,455 | $31,394 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | 52.17% | $5,274 | $12,684 | $48,992 |
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | Not available | $9,810 | $16,338 | $47,540 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences | Not available | Not available | Not available | $45,953 |
| Albizu University-San Juan | 100.00% | $7,797 | $10,933 | $41,544 |
Similar Schools in Ponce
This local cluster focuses on nearby Ponce schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Ponce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's acceptance rate?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 56.14%.
How much is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce tuition?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,354.
What is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's average net price?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's average net price in the local dataset is $7,455.
What is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $31,394 for University of Puerto Rico at Ponce.
Is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce accredited?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?
The local dataset lists 2,276 undergraduate students at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce.
What percentage of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in the local dataset is 81.13%.
What is the federal loan rate at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?
The federal loan rate for University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in the local dataset is 6.75%.
Where should I verify University of Puerto Rico at Ponce data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with University of Puerto Rico at Ponce or the latest official federal education data.