Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 81% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private nonprofit institution located in Ponce, PR with approximately 3,874 undergraduate students enrolled. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,192 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $21,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $10,082 average net price and low median debt of $11,337 make this one of the more affordable private university options available, which matters. However, a 48% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students don't finish — and median earnings of $21,400 a decade out suggest limited financial return, so this fits best for students committed to staying enrolled, rooted in Puerto Rico, and pursuing fields like education, social work, or ministry where local ties and mission matter more than salary ceiling.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,874 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferre Aguayo Suite 608
Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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