Established in 1970, the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce (University of Puerto Rico at Ponce) is a non-profit public multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ponce (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce (UPR-Ponce) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Puerto Rican higher education institution. Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce (UPR-Ponce) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 54-year-old Puerto Rican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization an averagely selective institution. UPR-Ponce also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce |
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Name (English) | University of Puerto Rico at Ponce |
Acronym | UPR-Ponce |
Founded | 1970 |
Motto | ¡Rojo y Negro Siempre! Red and Black, Forever! |
Colours | Red and black |
Mascot | Rogelio the Lion |
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Address | 2151 Santiago de los Caballeros Avenue Ponce 00716-9996 Puerto Rico |
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The following Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce's academic range and degree level offering.
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce is a public higher education institution.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce does not have any religious affiliation.
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The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate) |
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This institution has a physical Library.
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 66,721 physical volumes, 13,568 physical media, 75,695 digital/electronic media and 43 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 21 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.Not reported
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
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Universidad de Puerto Rico en Ponce is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1970
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