Ponce Health Sciences University Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
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 Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Ponce Health Sciences University
8.60%
18.30%
2,255
194
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.44%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
15.69%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
10.00%
515,618
8,786
Puerto Rico Medical Schools
8.10%
19.79%
5,813
443
Public
13.11%
24.69%
801
105
Private
6.42%
18.16%
5,012
338
Ponce Health Sciences University Acceptance Rate Chart
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
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Puerto Rico Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
2,255
947
1,297
568 (25.2%)
1,687 (74.8%)
Matriculants
194
84
109
112 (57.7%)
82 (42.3%)
Acceptance Rate
8.60%
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 Scores
GPA
Ponce Health Sciences University
499
3.7
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
Puerto Rico Medical Schools
500
3.76
Public
504
3.90
Private
499
3.71
Ponce Health Sciences UniversityMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Ponce Health Sciences University.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
499
3.65
-
2023
3.50
3.30
2024
499
3.50
-
2025
499
3.70
3.58
2026
499
3.50
0.00
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.
