Ponce, PR
Roughly 56 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 36% to 56% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,561 | 566 | 513 | 36% |
| 2020 | 1,368 | 688 | 549 | 50% |
| 2021 | 1,575 | 765 | 605 | 49% |
| 2022 | 1,434 | 775 | 599 | 54% |
| 2023 | 1,441 | 809 | 607 | 56% |
Fall 2023 applicants
406 of 761 women and 381 of 642 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 | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Not 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
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce has an acceptance rate of 56% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 809 of 1,441 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 56 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
1,441 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 607 enrolled.
No. University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 36% to 56% — it has become less selective.