College profile
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
PR · Public · Mid-size city · 1,441 applicants 2023
Parent/student verdict
Moderately selectiveSolid match for academically prepared students. Affordable — net price averages ~$10,990/yr among aid recipients.
Best for
- Students drawn to Business, Management, & Marketing or Psychology (the two biggest majors)
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Institutional snapshot
What kind of college is this?
Source: federal IPEDS Admissions 2023 for scores + admit rate; federal College Scorecard for earnings + outcomes. SAT/ACT bands are the 25th–75th percentile of enrolled submitters.
The real cost
What University of Puerto Rico at Ponce actually costs
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What students study here
Most popular majors at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Top 5 fields of study by bachelor's degrees awarded (most recent IPEDS Completions). Use this to see what University of Puerto Rico at Ponce actually graduates — not just what it markets.
What those majors earn here
Median earnings 4 years after entry, by major — University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's own graduates, not national averages.
| Major (CIP) | 4-yr earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $35,882 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $35,275 |
| Biology, General. | $33,896 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | $33,568 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $31,751 |
| Marketing. | $31,600 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $26,878 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $26,080 |
| Psychology, Other. | $23,999 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | $22,930 |
Sources: IPEDS Completions (C2023_a; bachelor's-level first majors, 2-digit CIP family — share is of the top 5 only) · College Scorecard program-level outcomes (PP-FOS). Full college-vs-major comparison: /college-outcomes →
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At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantUniversity of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a public four-year college in PR. It admitted 56% of applicants (1,441 applied, 2023). Test policy: Test-optional.
Cost: about $10,990 a year on average with aid.
Highest median earnings four years after the degree, by program: Computer and Information Sciences, General ($35,882); Accounting and Related Services ($35,275); Biology, General ($33,896).
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