Overview

Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus is a University institution located in Mercedita, PR, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 104 Turpo Industrial Park, Road #1
Mercedita, PR  00715-1602

Contact Mr. Franco Diaz
Admissions Officer
Email: fidiaz@ponce.inter.edu
Phone: 787-284-1912
Fax: 787-841-0103

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Microbiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
General Merchandising, Sales, And Related Marketing Operations, Other
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Autism
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services Administration
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Optometric Technician/assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Public Health Education And Promotion
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Criminalistics And Criminal Science
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Sociology, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,646

Applied

925

Accepted

3,403

Enrolled

Female Admissions

971

Females Applied

546

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

675

Males Applied

379

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

2.75

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Copy of Social Security card, Immunization Certificate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 15th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	May 15th	Not reported

Tuition & Fees

Fees

732

Full-time student fees

Financial Aid

0

Avg. Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. Loan Aid

0

Avg. Grant Aid

3,969

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

0%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,403

Total Undergrad students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	99.58%
Black or African American	0.06%
White or Caucasian	0.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	0.03%

Gender

Male (36.76%)

Female (61.95%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcoming of New Students, Students Athletes Presentation and Puerto Rican Culture Festival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Association of Future Teachers of Special Education, Hotel Management Association, American Chemical Society (ACS), Criminal Justice Association and Students Board of Honor Program

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track And Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track And Field
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

284

Total Faculty

30:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 98

Part-time - 186

Male - 128

Female - 156