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University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Science & Tech Programs

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a public institution located in Ponce, PR. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Rankings

UPR-Ponce has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 25	Region — Outlying Areas
Overall Quality	#27 of 61	State — Puerto Rico

Where Is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?

Contact information for UPR-Ponce are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2151 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue, Ponce, PR 00716-9996
Phone:	7878448181
Website:	www.uprp.edu/
Admissions:	www.uprp.edu/articulos/estudiantiles/admisiones/
Financial Aid:	www.uprp.edu/articulos/estudiantiles/asistencia-economica/

How Do I Get Into UPR-Ponce?

You can apply to UPR-Ponce online at: https://admisiones.upr.edu/

UPR-Ponce is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UPR-Ponce

This is what UPR-Ponce looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UPR-Ponce?

UPR-Ponce has an acceptance rate of 52%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 84% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at UPR-Ponce vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	608	318	52%
Women	776	401	52%

Can I Afford University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?

The average net price after aid at UPR-Ponce is $7,455. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,024
In-State Fees	$300
Out-of-State Tuition	$5,024
Out-of-State Fees	$300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,324
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$5,324

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at UPR-Ponce receive some form of financial aid (607 students).

Approximately 90% of students at UPR-Ponce receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,293 per student.

83% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,247.

Student Loan Debt

8% of UPR-Ponce undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,189 per year.

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,276 undergraduate students at UPR-Ponce, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Puerto Rico at Ponce undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Hispanic	2,276

Geographic Diversity

Of the 2,276 undergraduate students at UPR-Ponce, approximately 0.0% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

UPR-Ponce delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

823 undergraduate students at UPR-Ponce took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

UPR-Ponce offers 8 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UPR-Ponce has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.