Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law is located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1967.
Acceptance Rate
44.3%
Tuition & Fees *
$18K
Students With Grants
24.4%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
62.3% / 63.3%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
44.3%
Median LSAT
137
Median GPA
3.37
First-Year Class Enrollment
113
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
- MLS
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MBA
Certificates or Concentrations:
- Maestría en Derecho Contributivo - LLM o MLS
- Maestría en Derecho de Salud (LLM-Salud)
JD
Agosto: 30 de junio del 2025
Enero: 30 de noviembre del 2024
LLM
Agosto: 15 de julio del 2025
MLS
Agosto: 15 de julio del 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 23
Student/Faculty Ratio: 7.26:1
Total JD Enrollment: 482
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 38
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees *
$18K
Living Expenses On Campus
$20K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$26K
Students With Grants
24.4%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: Yes
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 81
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 30
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- Revista de Derecho Puertorriqueño
Clinics:
- Clínica de Asistencia Legal (Programa Interno)
- Clínica de Asistencia Legal (Programa Externo)
Student Associations:
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- International Law Students Association
- Plataforma de Emprendimiento Maestro Cordero
- Federal Bar Association (FBA) Hon. Aida Delgado Student Chapter
- Asociación para la Prevención del Maltrato Animal
Other Opportunities:
- Viaje a España
- Clases de verano
Learn about the bar passage rate of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
62.3% / 63.3%
Graduates Employed
49.4%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
24.1%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
16.5%
Employment Status
Employment Type
2250 Blvd. Luis A. Ferré
Suite 543
Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Suite 543
Ponce, PR 00717-9997
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
* Calculation approximated based on multiplying per-credit tuition by the number of credits that a full-time JD student generally might take in the first year.