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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Mercedita, PR · Rural · 2,404 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Inter American University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, located in Mercedita, is highly regarded for its career-focused curriculum, with its strongest and most sought-after programs residing in nursing, allied health, and biotechnology. The campus fosters a warm, community-oriented student experience rooted in ecumenical Christian values, offering active student organizations and competitive athletic opportunities in the island's Liga Atlética Interuniversitaria (LAI). What truly sets this institution apart is its investment in cutting-edge technology, featuring state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratories that provide undergraduates with exceptional, hands-on preparation for the healthcare and scientific workforces.

Location
Mercedita, PR, 00715-1602 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MIA · Miami
1029 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$16,065
Avg net price
$9,026
Tuition
$5,780
Books & supplies
$2,460/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,685
$30–48k
$9,595
$48–75k
$11,557
$75–110k
$13,540
Admissions
Admit rate
34%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
4-yr on-time completion
9%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
1%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
51%
Median earnings (6yr)
$22,276
Median earnings (10yr)
$26,721
Median debt
$6,375
Monthly loan payment
$68
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,000$5,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$7,750
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
22
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
80%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$11,802
Independent students
29%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
100%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$22,276
10 years after entry
$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
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$5,587/mo
Instructional spend/student
$3,759
Federal loan rate
17%

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