Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Tel:
(787) 840-2549
School Highlights
Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences serves 701 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 100%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 273 teachers has grown by 259% over five years.
Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences | (PR) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, for profit |
Total Faculty | 273 staff | 45 staff |
Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences is Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto De Ponce (1.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 601 students | 1.40 Mi4820 Candido Hoyos Urb. Perla Del Sur
Ponce,  PR  00717
(787) 843-1305 1.40601 - Ponce Paramedical College IncPrivate, for profit2,607 students | 2.20 Mi1213 Acacia Street Villa Flores Urb
Ponce,  PR  00716
(787) 848-1589 2.202,607 - 662 students | 12.00 MiUrb. Vives, Final
Guayama,  PR  00785
(787) 864-0354 12.00662 - Columbia Central University-YaucoPrivate, for profit407 students | 16.50 Mi3 Betances St
Yauco,  PR  00698
(787) 856-0845 16.50407 - 1,385 students | 16.70 MiCarr. # 10 Km. 52.2
Utuado,  PR  00641
(787) 894-2828 16.701,385
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