Tel:
(787)848-1589
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 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
- Ponce Paramedical College Inc is one of 2 community colleges within Ponce Municipio County, PR.
- The nearest community college is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce (0.00 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 17% over five years.
| Ponce Paramedical College Inc | (PR) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Pivate, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 110 staff | 30 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 25 | 15 |
| Total Enrollment | 2,607 students | 714 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,494 students | 610 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 113 students | 104 students |
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| % Hispanic | 100%
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100%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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| College Completion Rate | 45%
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42%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $17,600 | $20,500 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 95% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $2,386 | $2,525 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $1,348 | $2,240 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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