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University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

Ponce, Puerto Rico Public 4-year Midsize city

Overview

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a public four-year institution based in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Its campus is in a midsize city. It enrolled 2,373 students in fall 2024. It is part of University of Puerto Rico.

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees across 19 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Biomedical Sciences, Athletic Training/Trainer, and Forensic Psychology. It awarded 325 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

73% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

Mission

The University of Puerto Rico in Ponce is a teaching institution dedicated to the intellectual, humanistic, scientific, cultural, and ethical growth of its students. It is devoted to the integral development of citizens and professionals capable of contributing to a global society as critical, creative, and honest leaders committed to continuous learning and community service. It fosters equal access, academic rigor, enriching educational activities, and quality support services which contribute to the formation of graduates with a profile of academic excellence.

Mission statement as reported by University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

Key figures

2,373
Students enrolled
73%
First-year retention
325
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
19
Programs and majors
22:1
Student-to-faculty ratio

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Delivery modes

CampusHybrid

Program levels

AssociateBachelor

Programs and majors offered 19

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Business, Management and Marketing 7
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 3
Psychology 2
Health Professions 2
Computer and Information Sciences 1
Engineering Technologies 3
Education 1

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students
73%
Student-to-faculty ratio
22:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Bachelor's degrees
292
Associate degrees
33

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024
2,373
Undergraduates, fall 2024
2,373
Full-time, fall 2024
93%
Students over the full 2024-25 year
2,540
Full-time, 2024-25
91%
Size category
1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women
54%
Men
46%
Hispanic or Latino
100%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online
0%
Students taking some online courses
32%
Weekend or evening classes
Yes

Campus and services

Setting
Midsize city
Academic calendar
Semester
Part of
University of Puerto Rico
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Chancellor
Tessie Cruz
Services and opportunities
Study abroad, ROTC, Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Accepts AP credit
For veterans and service members
Yellow Ribbon Program, Dedicated veterans contact

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