2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$9,534

Net Price

85%

Admitted

48%

Enrolled

43%

Graduation Rate

22/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 6,175. In 2021, there were 219 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #17 in Puerto Rico and ranks #610 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

219

Total Enrollment

6,175

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Ranking for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

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#17

Puerto Rico Rank

Combining ranking factors for 28 schools that offer psychology degrees in Puerto Rico, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce ranks #17.

#610

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce ranks #610.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Medical Social Work and School Psychology. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Industrial Organizational Psychology are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMAPhD
Clinical Psychology29
Counseling and Applied Psychology1237
General Psychology43
Industrial Organizational Psychology38
Medical Social Work32
School Psychology9
Social Work46
Total Graduates895674
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 1,834 students applied to the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. The university admitted 85% and 48% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Puerto Rico universities is 1,371. On average, all Puerto Rico institutions admit 65% and 73% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 78%. Compared to all Puerto Rico four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is 43%, compared to 38% for all Puerto Rico universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare PCUPR-Ponce to Puerto Rico Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce to the average of all Puerto Rico four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

PCUPR-Ponce

1,834

Applicants

85%

Percent Admitted

48%

Percent Enrolled

78%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

43%

Graduation Rate

PR Colleges

1,371

Applicants

65%

Percent Admitted

73%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

38%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 204 or 61% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 131 or 39% part-time faculty members employed at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 204 or 61%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

PCUPR-Ponce

22 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

61%

Percent Full-Time

39%

Percent Part-Time

61%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

PR Colleges

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

43%

Percent Full-Time

57%

Percent Part-Time

41%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,920, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,786.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $5,580 and the average cost for graduate fees is $730.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$5,199
On-Campus Living Expenses$5,025
Total Living Expenses$10,224
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$4,920
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,786
Total Undergraduate Expenses$16,930
In-State, Graduate Tuition$5,580
In-State, Graduate Fees$730
Total Graduate Expenses$6,310
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is $9,534. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce to all Puerto Rico universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

PCUPR-Ponce

$16,930

Cost to Attend

$5,316

Average Financial Aid

98%

Percent Receiving Aid

$9,534

Net Price

PR Colleges

$20,302

Cost to Attend

$5,884

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$8,142

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 793 or 98%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,513 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,316.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid4,513$5,316
Pell Grants3,853$5,568
Federal Student Loans1,556$5,359
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

PCUPR-Ponce

4,513

Grant or Scholarship Aid

45%

Grants or Scholarships

3,853

Number of Pell Grants

39%

Pell Grants

1,556

Federal Student Loans

16%

Federal Student Loans

PR Colleges

2,960

Grant or Scholarship Aid

48%

Grants or Scholarships

2,526

Number of Pell Grants

41%

Pell Grants

636

Federal Student Loans

10%

Federal Student Loans

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