Ponce Paramedical College Inc

1213 Acacia Street Villa Flores Urb
Ponce, PR 00716
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School Highlights

Ponce Paramedical College Inc serves 2,607 students (96% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.

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Ponce Paramedical College Inc places among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ponce Paramedical College Inc(PR) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty110 staff45 staff
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Number of Programs Offered2516

Student Body

The student population of Ponce Paramedical College Inc has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Ponce Paramedical College Inc diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.02. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,607 students839 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:127:1
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# Full-Time Students2,494 students701 students
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# Part-Time Students113 students138 students
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% Hispanic
100%
99%
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Diversity Score0.000.02
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College Completion Rate
45%
42%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$17,600$20,500
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Finances and Admission

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%97%
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Median Debt for Graduates$2,386$2,525
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Median Debt for Dropouts$1,348$2,240
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Ponce Paramedical College Inc is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce (0.8 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 2,607 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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Did You Know?
For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,861 per year for in-state students and $3,583 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,555 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.02, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Puerto Rico is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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