Ponce Health Sciences University-East

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,840

2024 Average Net Price

$14,190

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

79.8%

114 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

764

98.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50%

6 Graduates

About

Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a higher education institution located in Ponce Municipio, PR. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Ponce Health Sciences University-East were General Psychology (84 degrees awarded) and School Psychology (34 degrees).

In 2024, 177 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ponce Health Sciences University-East. 81.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (176 degrees), 176 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is $8,840, which is $−6,057 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is $8,840, which is $6,057 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,190.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Ponce Health Sciences University-East received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,840

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was $8,840. The cost of tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is $−6,057 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,190

2024 Value

18.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Ponce Health Sciences University-East had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,190. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ponce Health Sciences University-East grew by 18.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,320

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was of $11,320 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.81% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Ponce Health Sciences University-East received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 9.2% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Ponce Health Sciences University-East received 114 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 29.5% annual growth. Out of those 114 applicants, 91 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.8% acceptance rate.

There were 764 students enrolled at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in 2024.

Ponce Health Sciences University-East has an overall enrollment yield of 71.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 114

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ponce Health Sciences University-East was 79.8% (91 admissions from 114 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 58%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 29.5%, while admissions grew by 78.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Ponce Health Sciences University-East had a total enrollment of 764 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is 750 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ponce Health Sciences University-East, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.524% White, and 0.131% Asian.

Students enrolled at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (79.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.8%) and White Female (2.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (85%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.7%) and White Female (0.162%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 764 students. The full-time enrollment at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is 750 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ponce Health Sciences University-East (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Ponce Health Sciences University-East had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ponce Health Sciences University-East (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
758 enrolled students
White
4 enrolled students
Asian
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is 99.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.524% White, and 0.131% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 111 more women than men received degrees from Ponce Health Sciences University-East. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is hispanic or latino (176 degrees awarded). There were 176 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is General Psychology (84 degrees awarded), followed by School Psychology (34 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ponce Health Sciences University-East, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (150 degrees awarded), Biology (6 degrees), and Health (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are Registered nurses (1,621,288 people), Physicians (551,057 people), Other managers (277,333 people), Medical & health services managers (247,326 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (220,568 people).

The most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in 2024 are Psychology (150 degrees awarded), Biology (6 degrees), and Health (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are Psychology (150 degrees awarded), Biology (6 degrees), and Health (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,237,838 people), Elementary & secondary schools (742,245 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (567,562 people), Outpatient care centers (537,460 people), and Offices of physicians (424,974 people).

The most specialized majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East are Psychology (150 degrees awarded), Biology (6 degrees), and Health (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ponce Health Sciences University-East.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2024)

14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was Registered Nursing with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ponce Health Sciences University-East according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

144

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Ponce Health Sciences University-East, which is 0.229 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (144).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ponce Health Sciences University-East by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in General Psychology, which is 0.2 times less than the 75 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in General Psychology, which is 5 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
176 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is hispanic or latino (176 degrees awarded). There were 176 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
143 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
142 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ponce Health Sciences University-East is hispanic or latino female (143 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (142 degrees).