Ponce, PR
Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 90% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,299 | 2,135 | 1,094 | 93% |
| 2020 | 2,353 | 2,146 | 813 | 91% |
| 2021 | 1,834 | 1,564 | 751 | 85% |
| 2022 | 2,622 | 2,484 | 775 | 95% |
| 2023 | 3,020 | 2,728 | 760 | 90% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,754 of 1,764 women and 946 of 965 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-Ponce has an acceptance rate of 90% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,728 of 3,020 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,020 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 760 enrolled.
No. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 90% — it has become more selective.