UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO-PONCE

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University Of Puerto Rico-Ponce

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

2151 Santiago De Los Caballeros Avenue
Ponce, PR 00716-9996
Main Phone: 78784481812530
Web Site: www.upr.clu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,387 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 266 male students and 417 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.9% of the student body, while females made up 61.1%.

Minority enrollment included Hispanic (100)%.

University Of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 53.9% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Teacher

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Specialized Life Sciences

Precision Trade

Drafting

Psychology

Other Psychology

School Accreditation

University Of Puerto Rico-Ponce reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Puerto Rico-Ponce is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Puerto Rico-Ponce belongs to the following athletic conferences:

(for track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 3,573
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 5,162
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 3,573

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

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