Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a mid-size private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Mercedita, Puerto Rico, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,404. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Puerto Rico postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 34% acceptance rate, admission is moderately selective. Admission is competitive but accessible, with 34% of applicants receiving offers each year. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $11,557 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 42%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $26,721. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $6,375. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1.