Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Acceptance Rate
Mercedita, Puerto Rico · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,538
- Admitted
- 1,081
- Yield
- 43%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's acceptance rate has risen from 66.3% in 2014–15 to 70.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,965 to 1,538 (-22%) over that period.
Its 70.3% rate makes Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce more selective than about 62% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Puerto Rico schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (69% for women vs 74.7% for men, a 5.7-point gap). Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has been test-blind (scores not considered) throughout the data window (since at least 2014–15). Of admitted students, 43% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,965 | 1,302 | 66.3% | 1,178 |
| 2015–16 | 1,836 | 972 | 52.9% | 931 |
| 2016–17 | 1,733 | 1,011 | 58.3% | 954 |
| 2017–18 | 2,113 | 1,251 | 59.2% | 980 |
| 2018–19 | 2,865 | 789 | 27.5% | 771 |
| 2019–20 | 2,111 | 690 | 32.7% | 662 |
| 2020–21 | 1,697 | 601 | 35.4% | 546 |
| 2021–22 | 860 | 530 | 61.6% | 487 |
| 2022–23 | 1,200 | 633 | 52.8% | 505 |
| 2023–24 | 1,538 | 1,081 | 70.3% | 465 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 894 | 617 | 69% |
| Men | 621 | 464 | 74.7% |
| Unknown | 23 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Inter American University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's acceptance rate?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's acceptance rate is 70.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,081 admitted of 1,538 applicants).
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce test optional?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce received 1,538 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,081.
Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce getting harder to get into?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.3% in 2014–15 to 70.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ponce.inter.edu/.