Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Mercedita, Puerto Rico, in a rural fringe setting. The university enrolls 3,647 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 43% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a variety of health, culinary, and technology programs. Health-focused offerings include Registered Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Medical Radiologic Technology, and Pharmacy Technician. Culinary programs include Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts/Chef Training at the certificate level. Technology programs include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at the associate level.

Mercedita is located near the city of Ponce in southern Puerto Rico. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce serves the southern region of the island, providing students with access to allied health, culinary, and technology credentials within a nonprofit university environment.