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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Mercedita, PR · Rural · 2,404 students
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$9,026
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
42%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$26,721
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
34%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in Mercedita near Puerto Rico’s southern coast, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is widely recognized for its career-focused education, featuring standout programs in nursing, biomedical sciences, criminal justice, and business administration. The campus fosters a close-knit, supportive, and largely commuter-friendly student culture rooted in an ecumenical Christian heritage, with an emphasis on community service, leadership, and local civic engagement. Inter Ponce distinguishes itself through modern simulation laboratories and strong clinical affiliations with regional healthcare networks, offering students vital hands-on training tailored directly to the island's workforce needs.

Location
Mercedita, PR, 00715-1602 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1029 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$5,780
Books & supplies$2,460
Cost of attendance$16,065
Average net price$9,026
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$5,780
Books & supplies$2,460
Cost of attendance$16,065
Average net price$9,026
Net price by family income · 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
9%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
1%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 3% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 51% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$22,276
10 yrs after entry$26,721
Debt
Median at graduation$6,375
Monthly payment$68
Middle 50% owe$2k–$5.5k
90th percentile$7,750
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
34%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
22 : 1
Pell grant
80%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$11,802
Independent
29%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
18%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
100%
Varsity sports

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Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$22,276
After 10 yrs
$26,721
Psychology, General47
Criminal Justice and Corrections45
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing38
Business Administration, Management and Operations34
Biology, General30
Computer Science26
Security Science and Technology26
Human Resources Management and Services19
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services16
Accounting and Related Services15
Hospitality Administration/Management15
Marketing14
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations13
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions10
Public Health8
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications7
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,587/mo
Teaching spend
$3,759
per student
Federal loans
17%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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