Mayaguez, PR
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 97%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 327 | 320 | 150 | 98% |
| 2020 | 436 | 421 | 135 | 97% |
| 2021 | 263 | 251 | 92 | 95% |
| 2022 | 433 | 432 | 111 | 100% |
| 2023 | 556 | 541 | 100 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
339 of 348 women and 202 of 208 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 541 of 556 applicants.
Less Selective. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
556 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 100 enrolled.
No. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 97%.