School Highlights
Ponce Health Sciences University serves 783 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Acceptance Rate: 16%
- Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ponce Health Sciences University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 479 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ponce Health Sciences University
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Medical schools and medical centers
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Total Faculty
479 staff
70 staff
Student Body
The student population of Ponce Health Sciences University has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has increased from 1:1 over five years.
The Ponce Health Sciences University diversity score of 0.12 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
783 students
440 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
774 students
354 students
# Part-Time Students
9 students
86 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
23 students
354 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
774 students
140 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
9 students
31 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
22%
% Black
94%
71%
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6053%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4837%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
16%
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Ponce Health Sciences University?
The acceptance rate of Ponce Health Sciences University is 16%, which is lower than the state average of 77%. Ponce Health Sciences University's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Puerto Rico with low acceptance rates.
What is Ponce Health Sciences University's ranking?
Ponce Health Sciences University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Lowest acceptance rates, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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