University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Acceptance Rate
Ponce, Puerto Rico · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,441
- Admitted
- 809
- Yield
- 75%
- 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, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's acceptance rate has fallen from 73.6% in 2014–15 to 56.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,222 to 1,441 (+18%) over that period.
Its 56.1% rate makes University of Puerto Rico at Ponce more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Puerto Rico schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (53.4% for women vs 59.3% for men, a 5.9-point gap). University of Puerto Rico at Ponce has been test-blind (scores not considered) throughout the data window (since at least 2014–15). Of admitted students, 75% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,222 | 900 | 73.6% | 813 |
| 2015–16 | 2,138 | 1,080 | 50.5% | 928 |
| 2016–17 | 2,339 | 1,048 | 44.8% | 889 |
| 2017–18 | 2,482 | 828 | 33.4% | 606 |
| 2018–19 | 1,971 | 695 | 35.3% | 576 |
| 2019–20 | 1,561 | 1,146 | 73.4% | 513 |
| 2020–21 | 1,368 | 688 | 50.3% | 549 |
| 2021–22 | 1,575 | 765 | 48.6% | 605 |
| 2022–23 | 1,434 | 775 | 54% | 599 |
| 2023–24 | 1,441 | 809 | 56.1% | 607 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 761 | 406 | 53.4% |
| Men | 642 | 381 | 59.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Puerto 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 University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's acceptance rate?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's acceptance rate is 56.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (809 admitted of 1,441 applicants).
Is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce test optional?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Puerto Rico at Ponce?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce received 1,441 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 809.
Is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce getting harder to get into?
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.6% in 2014–15 to 56.1% 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.uprp.edu/.