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School Notes Overview:
The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is an institution of higher education. It is a coeducational, non-profit organization having close bonds with the Catholic Church of Puerto Rico. Its main purpose is to serve Puerto Rico as a university and a Catholic institution. Among the Faculty there are religious men and women and laypeople graduates of leading universities of the world, thus making its universal dimension possible. Located at the crossroads of North and South America, the University attempts to establish a dialogue between the two cultures.
School Overview:
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| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 504 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 126 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 10 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 211 students |
| Total Enrollment | 851 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 93 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 87 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,507 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 30% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $562 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 3% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $200 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 44% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,540 |
- The programs of study of the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico are accredited by the Council on Higher Education of Puerto Rico and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The Nursing programs have the professional accreditation of the National League for Nursing.
- The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, based on the thinking of the Church concerning the complete education of man and in accordance with the mission of a university, has as its principal aim the search for truth and the dissemination of knowledge. It pursues both objectives through the various fields of knowledge while promoting a genuine dialogue among the Arts, Sciences, Philosophy, and Theology.
- The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico offers academic programs in three geographical areas. They are the Ponce Campus and the two Branch Campuses at Arecibo and Mayagüez. Courses are also offered at the Extension in Guayama, Coamo, Adjuntas, Santa María and Alabama.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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