Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,520

6.98% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,275

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.099%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

90.3%

3,020 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,562

79.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.2%

549 Graduates

About

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a higher education institution located in Ponce Municipio, PR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce were General Biomedical Sciences (155 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (103 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 degrees).

In 2023, 1,004 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (990 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is $5,520, which is $−25,483 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was 0.099%, corresponding to 2 out of the 2,020 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is $5,520, which is $25,484 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,275.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,520

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was $5,520. The cost of tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is $−25,484 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,275

2023 Value

0.0778%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,275. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce grew by 0.0778%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,410

Room and Board

$1,891

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was of $6,410 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.24% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,891. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.88% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.1% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.099%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was 0.099%, which represents 2 out of the 2020 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce received 3,020 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 15.2% annual growth. Out of those 3,020 applicants, 2,728 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,562 students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has an overall enrollment yield of 27.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,728

Accepted Out of 3,020

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was 90.3% (2,728 admissions from 3,020 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 15.2%, while admissions grew by 9.82%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce had a total enrollment of 5,562 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 4,436 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,126. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, both undergraduate and graduate, is 96.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0719% White, 0.036% Black or African American, and 0.018% Asian.

Students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (64.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (34.8%) and White Female (0.0144%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (61.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.8%) and White Female (0.0937%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,562 students. The full-time enrollment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 4,436 and the part-time enrollment is 1,126. This means that 79.8% of students enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,363 enrolled students
White
4 enrolled students
Black or African American
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 96.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0719% White, 0.036% Black or African American, and 0.018% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 173 students (3.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 334 more women than men received degrees from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is hispanic or latino (990 degrees awarded).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is General Biomedical Sciences (155 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (103 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (114 degrees awarded), Biology (196 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are Physicians (434,819 people), Social workers, all other (247,249 people), Other managers (239,452 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (181,295 people), and Postsecondary teachers (173,561 people).

The most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in 2023 are Legal (114 degrees awarded), Biology (196 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (20 degrees), Psychology (96 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (43 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are Legal (114 degrees awarded), Biology (196 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (20 degrees), Psychology (96 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (43 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (701,320 people), Elementary & secondary schools (616,674 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (469,409 people), Outpatient care centers (308,870 people), and Offices of physicians (246,165 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.

Most Common (2023)

General Biomedical Sciences
155 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
103 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
52 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was General Biomedical Sciences with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

335

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

669

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 335 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, which is 0.501 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (669).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 0.36 times less than the 114 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 2.78 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Hispanic or Latino

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

990 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is hispanic or latino (990 degrees awarded).

1.1% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
663 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
327 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is hispanic or latino female (663 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (327 degrees).

Operations

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has an endowment valued at nearly $19.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.68M (35%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce had a total salary expenditure of 69.1M. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce employs 66 Assistant professors, 62 Associate professors and 46 Professors. Most academics at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are Female Assistant professor (41), Female Associate professor (36), and Male Associate professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are: Office and Administrative Support, with 168 employees, Management, with 95 employees, and Service with 41 employees.

Endowment

$19.1M

2023 Endowment

19%

growth from 2022

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has an endowment valued at about $19.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce grew 19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $415M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$34.7M

2023 Salaries

3.75%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce paid a median of $34.7M in salaries, which represents 50.2% of their overall expenditure ($69.1M) and a 3.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.89% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

187

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce paid a total of $10.1M to 187 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

168 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce were Assistant professor with 66 employees, Associate professor with 62 employees, and Professor with 46 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce were Office and Administrative Support with 168 employees, Management with 95 employees, and Service with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was Female Assistant professor with 41 employees, Female Associate professor with 36 employees, and Male Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.

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