Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
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Contents
- 1 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
- 1.1 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico at a Glance
- 1.2 Key Takeaways
- 1.3 Admissions — Broad Access Profile in Ponce, PR
- 1.4 Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
- 1.5 Employment Outcomes — Midsize Graduating Class, PUERTO RICO Lead Market
- 1.6 Bar Passage — Below Weighted Benchmark
- 1.7 Academics and Programs
- 1.8 Location and Legal Market — Ponce, PR to PUERTO RICO
- 1.9 The TLS Assessment — Ponce, PR, Below Weighted Benchmark
- 1.10 Frequently Asked Questions
- 1.11 Methodology and Sources
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
| Verified snapshot | School-specific record |
|---|---|
| Admissions (2025 entering class) | applications: 325; offers: 200; accepted: 61.54%; yield: 80.50%; LSAT median: 139; GPA median: 3.33 |
| Employment (2025 class) | graduates: 147; bar-required: 28 of 147 (19.05%); 251+ lawyer firms: 0 of 147 (0.00%); federal clerkships: 0 of 147 (0.00%); leading market: PUERTO RICO |
| Bar (2025 first-time) | first-time passage: 44.85%; jurisdiction benchmark: 54.77%; difference: -9.92 percentage points |
| Tuition (2025–26) | Full-time per credit: $540 |
| Grants (2024–25) | 114 recipients (24%) |
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico at a Glance
| Field | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico[4] |
| Type | Private[1] |
| Status | Operating[4] |
| Accreditation | Fully approved[4] |
| Location | Ponce, PR[4] |
| Latest entering class | 2025[1] |
| Applications | 325[1] |
| Acceptance rate | 61.54%[1] |
| LSAT median | 139[1] |
| GPA median | 3.33[1] |
| Tuition | Full-time per credit: $540[1] |
| Latest employment class | Class of 2025[3] |
| Bar-required employment | 28 of 147 (19.05%)[3] |
| Large-firm employment (251+) | 0 of 147 (0.00%)[3] |
| Federal clerkships | 0 of 147 (0.00%)[3] |
| First-time bar passage | 44.85%[2] |
| Research cutoff | Research cutoff: 2026-08-30 |
Key Takeaways
| Decision lens | Verified record |
|---|---|
| Admissions | 2025: 61.54% accepted; medians 139 LSAT / 3.33 GPA; yield 80.50% |
| Price / aid | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source tuition: Full-time per credit: $540; 2024-2025 academic year grants: 114 recipients (24%) |
| Employment | Class of 2025; bar-required 28 of 147 (19.05%); lead market PUERTO RICO; 251+ firms 0 of 147 (0.00%) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 44.85%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort benchmark difference -9.92 percentage points |
Admissions — Broad Access Profile in Ponce, PR
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 61.54%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Yield | 80.50%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Total first-year enrollment | 161[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT median | 139[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA median | 3.33[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Completed applications | 325[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Latest entering-class year | 2025[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Offers of admission | 200[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Current-pool matriculants | 161[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 136[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 143[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 25th percentile | 2.97[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 75th percentile | 3.61[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| ABA-reported application deadline (not current-cycle verified) | June 30 and November 30[1] | 2025 questionnaire/current information |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Full-time per credit: $540[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Mandatory fees | $1,090[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Estimated living costs | Off campus: $26,644; on campus: $20,807[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant recipients | 114 recipients (24%)[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Conditional-scholarship treatment | ABA disclosure reports conditional scholarships[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Tuition reporting year | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant 25th, median, and 75th percentiles | $1,000 / $1,593 / $4,372[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Scholarship retention results | 12 of 85 (14.12%)[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
Employment Outcomes — Midsize Graduating Class, PUERTO RICO Lead Market
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Employment geography | PUERTO RICO (69); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1); FLORIDA (1)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Bar-passage-required employment | 28 of 147 (19.05%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Unemployed and seeking | 43 of 147 (29.25%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Law-firm employment at 251+ lawyers | 0 of 147 (0.00%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Government employment | 24 of 147 (16.33%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Public-interest employment | 2 of 147 (1.36%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Latest employment class year | Class of 2025[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Graduating class size | 147[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| J.D.-advantage employment | 16 of 147 (10.88%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Federal clerkships | 0 of 147 (0.00%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| State and local clerkships | 2 of 147 (1.36%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| School-funded positions | 0 of 147 (0.00%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
Bar Passage — Below Weighted Benchmark
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Difference from weighted jurisdiction average | -9.92 percentage points[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| First-time bar-passage rate | 44.85%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Weighted jurisdiction average | 54.77%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Ultimate bar-passage rate | 83.33%[2] | Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes |
| Latest bar reporting year | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
Academics and Programs
| ABA curricular field | Reported seats / positions / source-cell value |
|---|---|
| Clinic seats available | 252 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Field-placement positions filled | 19 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Co-curricular-offerings source cell | 8 (2024-2025 academic year) |
Location and Legal Market — Ponce, PR to PUERTO RICO
| Geographic field | Disclosed value |
|---|---|
| School location | Ponce, PR |
| Reported employment geography | PUERTO RICO (69); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1); FLORIDA (1) |
| Graduating class | Class of 2025 |
The TLS Assessment — Ponce, PR, Below Weighted Benchmark
| Applicant comparison | Source-backed input |
|---|---|
| Price evidence | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source Full-time per credit: $540; 2024-2025 academic year grant recipients 114 recipients (24%) |
| Job mix | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 bar-required 28 of 147 (19.05%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 251+ firms 0 of 147 (0.00%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 federal clerkships 0 of 147 (0.00%) |
| Geography | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 PUERTO RICO (69); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1); FLORIDA (1) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 44.85%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort difference -9.92 percentage points |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Verified answer |
|---|---|
| What do the verified admissions figures show for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico? | applications: 325; offers: 200; accepted: 61.54%; LSAT median: 139; GPA median: 3.33 — 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025).[1] |
| Which price and aid figures are verified for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico? | tuition: Full-time per credit: $540 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); mandatory fees: $1,090 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); grant recipients: 114 recipients (24%) (2024-2025 academic year); conditional aid: ABA disclosure reports conditional scholarships (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source).[1] |
| What employment pattern is disclosed for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico? | graduates: 147; bar-required: 28 of 147 (19.05%); 251+ lawyer firms: 0 of 147 (0.00%); federal clerkships: 0 of 147 (0.00%); reported geography: PUERTO RICO (69); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (1); FLORIDA (1) — Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026.[3] |
| What bar-passage results are verified for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico? | first-time passage: 44.85% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); weighted benchmark: 54.77% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); difference: -9.92 percentage points (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); ultimate passage: 83.33% (Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes).[2] |
Methodology and Sources
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico's evidence was researched through 2026-08-30; every time-sensitive value keeps its source cohort.
- Shared provenance and conflict policy for the Ponce, PR record: TLS data methodology.
- Cohort credentials for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico: admissions-data definitions.
- The PUERTO RICO (69) outcome frame uses employment-data definitions.
- Licensure comparisons for Ponce, PR use bar-passage definitions.
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 ABA standard 509 individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 ABA bar individual report (2026), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 ABA employment individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Phase 1 inventory-listed primary source 1 (page title not independently rechecked by baseline builder), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-28).
