76%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,890 |
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| Declined | + 572 |
| Total Received | 2,462 |
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| SAT | 0910 |
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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico--Ponce, founded in 1948, is church-affiliated institution. Its 120-acre campus is located in Ponce, 35 miles southwest of San Juan.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 7,767 |
| Established in | 1948 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• ABA (American Bar Association) • ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) |
120-acre, urban campus in Ponce (population: 163,727), 35 miles from San Juan; branch campuses in Arecibo and Mayaguez. Served by air; major airport serves San Juan. School operates transportation to all parts of Puerto Rico. Public transportation serves campus.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico — Ponce
2250 Las Americas Avenue, Suite 563
Ponce, PR 00717-9777
| Application fee | |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
March 15 (priority deadline) June 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
76%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,890 |
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| Declined | + 572 |
| Total Received | 2,462 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Minority affiliation
Ana O. Bonilla
Director of Admissions
P: 800 981-5040
F: 787 651-2044
admisiones@pucpr.edu
| Tuition | $4,680 |
| Room | $1,374 |
| Board | $3,534 |
| Additional fees | $570 |
| Books & supplies | $1,650 |
| Total | $11,808 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Not Required/Recommended |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
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| Countries most often represented |
Colombia El Salvador Haiti Mexico Venezuela The Dominican Republic |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
English lab Special counselors/advisors |
Enid Miranda
International Relations
787 841-2000, extension 1653
emiranda@pucpr.edu
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