University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Ponce, PR · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a public institution in Ponce, Puerto Rico, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 2,278 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $31,394 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 48.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $5,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.71x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,990 per year. The most popular programs include Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, Psychology, Other, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Accounting, and Cognitive Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$31,394
Graduation Rate
48.4%
Median Debt
$5,500
Average Net Price
$10,990
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.71x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.71x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,278
Admission Rate
52.4%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,354
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,354
Pell Grant Rate
82.6%
Federal Loan Rate
7.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,114
Income $30K–$48K
$10,534
Income $48K–$75K
$13,017
Income $110K+
$12,404
Student Demographics
Women
56.5%
White
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
100.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
51.3%
Accreditations
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (17)
Bachelor (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $33,568 | 47 |
| Psychology, Other | $23,999 | 44 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $22,339 | 29 |
| Accounting | $35,275 | 26 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $31,751 | 25 |
| Biology | $33,896 | 18 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $35,882 | 17 |
| Marketing | $31,600 | 17 |
| Business Operations | $22,930 | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | $26,878 | 11 |
| Teacher Education | $26,080 | 10 |
| Finance | Not reported | 4 |
Associate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $17,998 | 13 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ecology | Bachelor | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
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