- The Ponce Health Sciences University, formerly Ponce School of Medicine & Health Sciences, is a private, for-profit university in Ponce, Puerto Rico and St. Louis, Missouri. It awards graduate degrees in Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Public Health.
School Highlights
Ponce Health Sciences University serves 970 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 98%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 970 students
- Acceptance Rate: 16%
- Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- 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 417 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
Ponce Health Sciences University
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Specialized Institutions—Medical schools and medical centers
Item not available
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Navy and Gold
Total Faculty
417 staff
34 staff
Student Body
The student population of Ponce Health Sciences University has grown by 38% 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 0.04 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 82% over five years.
Total Enrollment
970 students
386 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
948 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
83 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
23 students
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
23 students
286 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
948 students
105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
22 students
30 students
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
93%
% White
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
98%
Acceptance Rate
16%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. John Doe - Renowned physician and researcher, graduated in 2005. -
- Jane Smith - Nobel Prize-winning researcher in neuroscience, graduated in 2010. -
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 75%. Ponce Health Sciences University's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Puerto Rico with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Ponce Health Sciences University?
Ponce Health Sciences University famous alumni include: Dr. John Doe - Renowned physician and researcher, graduated in 2005. and Jane Smith - Nobel Prize-winning researcher in neuroscience, graduated in 2010..
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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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