Ponce Health Sciences University-East
Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a private for-profit university in Ponce, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 131 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 79.82% in federal reporting data. The published completion rate is about 50.00% for the cohort window reported to the Education Department.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,504
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,719 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.82% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 131 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
Ponce Health Sciences University-East: what the data shows
Common questions about Ponce Health Sciences University-East, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ponce Health Sciences University-East?
Ponce Health Sciences University-East is located in Ponce, PR (ZIP 00731-0000).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University-East public or private?
Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Ponce Health Sciences University-East cost?
Published tuition: $10,504 in-state, $19,304 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,719.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,582 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,824 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,481 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,524 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $42,016.
How hard is it to get into Ponce Health Sciences University-East?
Admission rate: 79.82%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Ponce Health Sciences University-East?
Total enrollment: 131 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ponce Health Sciences University-East?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
How much debt do students have?
87.69% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ponce Health Sciences University-East known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (177 completions)
- General Psychology (90 completions)
- CIP 422805 (34 completions)
- CIP 422801 (26 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (14 completions)
- CIP 511505 (7 completions)
- CIP 261501 (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University-East a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.82%; completion rate 50.00%; net price $14,719. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$10,504
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was $10,504.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,719
2024 Value
In 2024 Ponce Health Sciences University-East had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,719.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,876 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,719 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$42,016 4-Year In-State Tuition
$77,216 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Ponce Health Sciences University-East.
Financial Aid by Income Level
87.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
24.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ponce Health Sciences University-East was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ponce Health Sciences University-East in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $10,812 | $19,212 | — |
| 2020 | $10,506 | $19,242 | $10,196 |
| 2021 | $11,087 | $19,477 | $13,812 |
| 2022 | $10,151 | $18,701 | — |
| 2023 | $10,504 | $21,504 | $17,687 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79.82% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ponce Health Sciences University-East in 2024 is 131 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.5%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.00% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from Ponce Health Sciences University-East completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ponce Health Sciences University-East.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Ponce Health Sciences University-East.
Top Programs by Completions
7 Programs Reporting Data
General Psychology: 90 completions
CIP 42.2805: 34 completions
CIP 42.2801: 26 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 14 completions
CIP 51.1505: 7 completions
CIP 26.1501: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 177 completions
Most popular programs at Ponce Health Sciences University-East.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ponce Health Sciences University-East graduates.
About
Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a private for-profit institution located in Ponce, PR, offering 7 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 131 students. The admission rate is 79.82%. The institution maintains a 50.00% graduation rate. Approximately 87.69% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Ponce, PR 00731-0000
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Ponce Health Sciences University-East provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Ponce Health Sciences University-East cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $10,504 and average net price is $14,719 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Ponce Health Sciences University-East?
The admission rate is 79.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What is the graduation rate at Ponce Health Sciences University-East?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Ponce Health Sciences University-East?
Total enrollment is about 131 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University-East public or private?
Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a private for-profit institution located in Ponce, PR.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University-East an HBCU?
No. Ponce Health Sciences University-East is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University-East a tribal college?
No. Ponce Health Sciences University-East is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University-East a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Ponce Health Sciences University-East reports 97.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University-East religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ponce Health Sciences University-East in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.