Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
PR-163, Ponce, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
About this school
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, founded in 1948, is a church-affiliated institution. Its 120-acre campus is located in Ponce, 35 miles southwest of San Juan.
- www.pucpr.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
2,311
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:5,371
- Men:2,007 (37.4%)
- Women:3,364 (62.6%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 4 | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | Required for some | Not reported |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 2250 Las Americas Avenue, Suite 564 |
City, State, Zip | Ponce, PR 00717-0777 |
Phone | (787) 841-2000 x1000 |
Fax | (787) 840-4295 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | - |
Application Fee | $15 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications not accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application | Not available |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 83% of 1,798 applicants were admitted |
Women | 85% of 1,114 applicants were admitted |
Men | 78% of 684 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | Not reported |
Women | 909 (96%) of 951 admitted students enrolled |
Men | Not reported |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.14 |
375 And Above | 24% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 14% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 14% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 14% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 20% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 12% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $5,370 (32.3474489488585%)
- Room & Board: - $4,919 (29.63074513583519%)
- Other Expences: - $1,655 (9.96927895909885%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $4,657 (28.05252695620746%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico accepts deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline May 15 | Final deadline May 15 |
Award Notification Date | On or about June 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003936 | Free |
Institution's own form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,487 (100.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,320 (88.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,320 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 52 (3.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $7,138 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,320 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,992 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 560 (42.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,020 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 388 (29.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 6,953 (100.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 6,149 (88.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 6,131 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 262 (4.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 61% |
Average Award | $7,118 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 6,097 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,533 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,112 (50.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,490 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,407 (22.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 76% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $12,707 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,329 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
191
Part-Time Faculty
194
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
18%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 34% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 30% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 20% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 419 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
76.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
9.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
28.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
39.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (70)
- Accounting
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Advertising
- Art Teacher Education
- Auditing
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Criminology
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Gerontology
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health Teacher Education
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Legal Studies, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Office Management and Supervision
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Not offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Summer session
Study Abroad
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering, pharmacy with Nova University
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Social Science, Master of Religious Education, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing
Master's Programs of Study (31)
- Accounting
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education--General
- Educational Psychology
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Sciences
- Finance and Banking
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Nursing--General
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Religious Education
- Social Work
- Spanish
- Theology
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
163,727
Nearest Metropolitan Area
120 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
San Juan
Weather
Temperature | 71 average low in winter, 90 average high in summer |
Rain | 78 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 4 miles from campus in Ponce |
Nearest Bus Station | 63 miles from campus in Caguas |
Nearest Train Station | 24 miles from campus in Yauco |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing
Students of College Housing
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | - |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Table Tennis | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Weight Lifting | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Table Tennis | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Weight Lifting | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | baseball, basketball, cross-country running, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, accounting students club, foreign students club, christ heralds
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
4,857
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
5,371
Women
3,364
Men
2,007
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- Not reported
International Students
Not reported
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
2,311