University of Puerto Rico in Ponce

About University of Puerto Rico in Ponce
General Information
Academic Programs
Admission Requirements
Majors and Degree Programs
Tuition and Fees

About University of Puerto Rico in Ponce

The University of Puerto Rico in Ponce is a co-educational institution, the only unit of the public system in the southern part of Puerto Rico which offers associate and baccalaureate degrees and transfer programs based on the needs and expectations of the Island. The College is committed, in its policies and practices, to the search for truth, the appreciation of universal humanistic and ethical values, placing special emphasis on the Puerto Rican and Occidental cultures, and respect for creative dialogue in the search for truth. To that end, the institution recruits and retains faculty dedicated to the arts of teaching and advising; to the search for and dissemination of truth through scholarship, research, and creative endeavor; and to service the University and the community in general. The institutional environment is challenging and conducive to providing students with the possibility of exploring the potential of their abilities and of understanding their responsibility for community service once graduated. The principal focus of the curricular programs is undergraduate education at the associate and baccalaureate degree and transfer program levels in those areas that reflect the needs and aspirations of the Puerto Rican community in general and of the southern community in particular. Liberal arts and specialized fields are combined to nurture students and faculty with enriching intellectual experiences. Moreover, recognizing its responsibility to the community, the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce provides a variety of continuing education, cultural enrichment, and community service programs. Finally, our College recognizes its responsibility in promoting research as a means of searching for truth.

Also Known As:

UPR-Ponce

General Information

Address

2151 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue
Ponce, 00716-9996
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Phone Numbers

General Info: (787) 844-8181
Financial Aid Office: (787) 844-8181
Addmissions Office: (787) 844-8181

Type of College

Public, 4-year or above

Website

www.uprp.edu

Academic Programs

Special Learning Opportunities (ROTC, Teacher Certification, Distance Learning, Study abroad, Weekend Evening)
Student Services (Counseling service, employment services, placement services, day care)
Credit Accepted (Dual credit, AP credits):
Religious Affiliation: none
Federal Aid:
Undergraduate Student Age:

Admission Requirements

Open admissions policy: No
Undergraduate application fee: 20
Number of applicants: 3498
Percent admitted: 20.21
Secondary School GPA: Required
Secondary School Rank: Not Required
Secondary School Record: Required
Completion of college-preparatory program: Required
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Not Required

Majors and Degree Programs

Major	Assoc.	Bach.
Accounting		X
Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Other		X
Biotechnology		X
Business/Commerce, General	X
Business/Commerce, General (New)	X
Business/Managerial Operations, Other		X
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	X
Computer & Information Sciences, General		X
Data Processing & Data Processing Technology/Technician	X
Drafting & Design Technology/Technician, General	X
Elementary Education & Teaching		X
Finance, General		X
Industrial Technology/Technicians	X
Marine Biology & Biological Oceanography		X
Marketing/Marketing Management, General		X
Mental & Social Health Services & Allied Professions, Other		X
Physical Therapy Assistant	X
Psychology, Other		X
Social Sciences, General	X

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $2264.00
Out-of-state: $3304.00
Books and supplies: $1320.00
Total Expense In State On Campus: $3584.00
Total Expense In State Off Campus: $11789.00
Total Expense In State Off Campus with Family: $5754.00
Total Expense Out of State On Campus: $4624.00
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus: $12829.00
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus with Family: $6794.00