
Established in 1977, Ponce Health Sciences University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ponce (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 42 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Puerto Rican higher education organization a least selective institution.