Ponce Paramedical College Inc
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 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:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Ponce Paramedical College Inc | (PR) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions | Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Private not-for-profit |
| Total Faculty | 110 staff | 42 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 18 | 14 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 88% | 95% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $5,927 | $4,567 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,709 | $3,500 |
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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 430 students | 0.80 Mi4820 Candido Hoyos Urb. Perla Del Sur
Ponce, PR 00717
(787) 843-1305 0.80430 - 498 students | 12.50 MiUrb. Vives, Final Calle Paseo #2
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0354 12.50498 - Columbia Central University-YaucoPrivate for-profit283 students | 17.40 Mi3 Betances St
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-0845 17.40283 - 842 students | 18.90 MiCarr. # 10 Km. 52.2
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 894-2828 18.90842 - 120 students | 21.90 Mi6 Dubois Dr.
Ensenada, PR 58984
(888) 760-9998 21.90120
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