8.60% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Ponce Health Sciences University is 8.60% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 2,255 students applied and 194 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Ponce Health Sciences University is 18.30%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Ponce Health Sciences University's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Puerto Rico, Ponce Health Sciences University's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 8.10%.
Ponce Health Sciences University Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Ponce Health Sciences University8.60%18.30%2,255194
All Medical Schools3.81%13.44%1,040,84823,062
Public4.81%15.69%525,23014,276
Private2.32%10.00%515,6188,786
Puerto Rico Medical Schools8.10%19.79%5,813443
Public13.11%24.69%801105
Private6.42%18.16%5,012338

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Ponce Health Sciences University, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 25 to 75.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 58 to 42 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenPuerto Rico ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants2,2559471,297568 (25.2%)1,687 (74.8%)
Matriculants19484109112 (57.7%)82 (42.3%)
Acceptance Rate8.60%8.87%8.41%19.70%4.87%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The average MCAT Score at Ponce Health Sciences University is 499 and the average GPA is 3.7 over 194 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Ponce Health Sciences University' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
Ponce Health Sciences University requires a minimum MCAT score of 494.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Ponce Health Sciences University4993.7
All Medical Schools5133.82
Public5123.82
Private5143.83
Puerto Rico Medical Schools5003.76
Public5043.90
Private4993.71

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Ponce Health Sciences University.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20224993.65-
20233.503.30
20244993.50-
20254993.703.58
20264993.500.00

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is December 31, 2026. To apply to Ponce Health Sciences University, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Ponce Health Sciences University's application system by January 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $90 at Ponce Health Sciences University.
The items in following table are the required items to Ponce Health Sciences University applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Ponce Health Sciences University 2027 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Regular (AMCAS)2026-12-31
Regular Secondary2026-01-15
Secondary Application Fee$90
Minimum MCAT score of 494 required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Ponce Health Sciences University Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Mathematics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Behavioral And Social Sciences*
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.
Spanish
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
English
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses
Data Source: https://phsu.edu/academics/programs/doctor-of-medicine-lcme.php?college=ponce