Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Puerto Rico at Ponce's yield is 7 pts higher than U. Puerto Rico-Arecibo's
Yield rate - 2
U. Puerto Rico at Ponce admits 52% vs. 59% at U. Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Puerto Rico-AreciboSelective
- U. Puerto Rico at PonceSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
Test policy
- U. Puerto Rico-AreciboTest-blind
- U. Puerto Rico at PonceTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Puerto Rico-Arecibo
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
U. Puerto Rico at Ponce
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Puerto Rico-Arecibo | U. Puerto Rico at Ponce |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Not considered |
| Other tests | Required | Required |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why