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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

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world rank  5245

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University Overview

Established in 1970, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico (Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ponce (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Arecibo and Mayaguez. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUCPR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PUCPR
Founded 1970
Motto
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University Location

Address 2250 Boulevard Luis A. Ferré Aguayo
Ponce
00717-9997
Puerto Rico
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Phone Number (787) 841 2000
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Fax Number (787) 840 8679
Other locations Arecibo and Mayaguez

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Recognition and Accreditation

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1953


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Consejo de Educación de Puerto Rico
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • Teacher Education Accreditation Council


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's academic range and degree level offering.



Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.



Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Admission Info


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Size and Profile


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Control Type Control Type

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Facilities


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Library University Library

Yes Visit Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Library
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's library has 4 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 294,742 physical volumes, 20,563 physical media and 50 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 60 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Services


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Inc.
  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)


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Free Online Courses

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