by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UPR Ponce degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UPR Ponce measures up.
UPR Ponce is ranked #1,114 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 1% for value).
These UPR Ponce majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Biology | #1 of 27 |
| Psychology | #1 of 16 |
| Forensic Psychology | #3 of 16 |
| Other Psychology | #4 of 7 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | #15 of 79 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #151 of 789 |
| Elementary Education | #162 of 681 |
Below is the detailed UPR Ponce value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is ranked #1,114 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UPR Ponce costs about $11,486. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $45,945 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $17,193 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,990 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,486 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $45,945 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UPR Ponce net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UPR Ponce costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UPR Ponce degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $68,772 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,945 | #1,114 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,960 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UPR Ponce shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,047 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,848 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,335 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,538 |
| Over $110K | $9,585 |
About 92% of UPR Ponce undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,293 per year. Get more details on the UPR Ponce financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UPR Ponce net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.