School Highlights
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce serves 265 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 98%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 265 students
- In-state tuition: $1,125
- Out-state tuition: $1,125
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Item not available
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
46 staff
34 staff
Student Body
The student population of Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce diversity score of 0.02 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
265 students
386 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
265 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
35 students
83 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
265 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
265 students
286 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
99%
93%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
50%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,400
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,125 is less than the state average of $2,169. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $1,125 is less than the state average of $2,801. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,125
$2,169
Out-State Tuition Fees
$1,125
$2,801
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
98%
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce cost?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce's tuition is approximately $1,125 for In-State students and $1,125 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce?
The acceptance rate of Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce's ranking?
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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