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 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 31% over five years.
Ponce Paramedical College Inc(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsNot applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty110 staff42 staff
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Number of Programs Offered1814

Student Body

The student population of Ponce Paramedical College Inc has declined by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Ponce Paramedical College Inc diversity score of 0.04 is equal to the state average of 0.04. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,607 students598 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio24:128:1
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# Full-Time Students2,494 students479 students
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# Part-Time Students113 students119 students
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% Hispanic
98%
98%
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% Two or more races
1%
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% Non Resident races
1%
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Diversity Score0.040.04
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College Completion Rate
43%
57%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$17,600$20,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$5,927$4,567
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,709$3,500
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Source: 2019 (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 (2022)
  • Students: 2,607 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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