Ponce, PR
Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 43% to 58% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 65 | 28 | 25 | 43% |
| 2020 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 51% |
| 2021 | 39 | 19 | 14 | 49% |
| 2022 | 56 | 25 | 20 | 45% |
| 2023 | 88 | 51 | 34 | 58% |
Fall 2023 applicants
39 of 66 women and 12 of 21 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Ponce Health Sciences University-East has an acceptance rate of 58% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 51 of 88 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
88 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 34 enrolled.
No. Ponce Health Sciences University-East is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 43% to 58% — it has become less selective.