University of Puerto Rico at Ponce

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a public four-year institution located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in a midsize city setting. The university enrolls 2,328 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 52.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 51% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 80% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers certificate and associate-level programs in technical and health-related fields. Programs include Industrial Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Athletic Training/Trainer, available at the certificate and associate levels.

Ponce is Puerto Rico's second-largest city and a center for education and industry on the island's southern coast. The University of Puerto Rico at Ponce serves students pursuing technical credentials and associate degrees in engineering technology, health, and design fields.