2250 Avenida Las Américas Suite
Ponce, PR 00717- 9997

Pontificia Universidad CATólica de Puerto Rico is a Puerto Rico school whose history goes back to the mid-20th century when there were 193 students in a place that was originally called Santa Maria. Today, has a variety of different students from diverse backgrounds and studying different interests.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico survived as an example of the Puerto Rican society, especially of the southern region, to tend to the increasing educational demand of young students. In the beginnings of its history, all of the forces of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico were focused on the arts, sciences, and the education of teachers. Later it continued developing into the School of Education with programs that grants Associate Degrees in education, bachelor's of science degrees in elementary education, and bachelor's of science degrees in secondary education.

Quick Facts:

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico was founded in 1948.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico was originally known as the Catholic university of Ponce.

This Puerto Rico school has been founded upon and continues to run on the ideals of the Catholic traditions.

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