University of Puerto Rico - Ponce: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #7474 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2024 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1931 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 52 | In Puerto Rico |
| #3 of 4 | In Ponce |
| #3325 of 3,454 | For Oncology and Cancer research |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 2,319
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.uprp.edu
University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Puerto Rico - Ponce has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 59% | 53% |
| Applicants | 1,441 | 642 | 761 |
| Admissions | 809 | 381 | 406 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 607 | 316 | 290 |
277 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Other Tests | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2319 (100%) |
|---|
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,765
- Students receiving aid
- 90%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,024 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,024 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,024 |
| Fee in-district | $330 |
| Fee in-state | $330 |
| Fee out-of-state | $330 |
University of Puerto Rico - Ponce majors
University of Puerto Rico - Ponce has granted 262 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Puerto Rico - Ponce.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 47 | |
| Psychology, Other | 44 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 29 | |
| Accounting | 26 | |
| Forensic Psychology | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | |
| Executive Assistant & Executive Secretary | 12 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 11 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 7 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 29 | 262 |
University of Puerto Rico - Ponce has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 46% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Puerto Rico - Ponce has published 362 scientific papers with 1,853 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Physics, Psychology, Pathology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 7 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 | 8 |
| 2003 | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 |
| 2011 | 5 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 | 35 |
| 2013 | 13 | 52 |
| 2014 | 19 | 50 |
| 2015 | 32 | 59 |
| 2016 | 32 | 86 |
| 2017 | 29 | 76 |
| 2018 | 35 | 120 |
| 2019 | 32 | 140 |
| 2020 | 24 | 160 |
| 2021 | 16 | 200 |
| 2022 | 36 | 203 |
| 2023 | 19 | 228 |
| 2024 | 20 | 242 |
General info
| Alternative names | UPR-Ponce |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Motto | ¡Rojo y Negro Siempre! Red and Black, Forever! |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 338 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2151 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue Ponce, Puerto Rico, 00716-9996 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 137,000 |
| Phone | 7878448181 |