Mercedita, PR · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,130-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#655
Rank of 3,050
#12
PR rank
3,130
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #655 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#655
of 3,050 ranked nationally
82%
safer than ranked campuses its size
0
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

No change

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Mercedita, PR, enrolling approximately 3,130 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PR, it ranks #12 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,130 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PR averaging 13.18 incidents per 1,000 students, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce reports 100% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#655

Above-average safety

State Rank (PR)

#12

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Where Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

0 Safer than most safer than 82% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce percentile rank 78.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #655 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$5,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,780
Avg Net Price
$9,026
Median Debt
$6,375
Pell Grant Recipients
80%
How does this cost rank in PR? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
34%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
42%
Retention Rate
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$22,276
Median Earnings (10yr)
$26,721

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#655
Enrollment
3,130
Data year
2023

GA

Gordon State College

3.20 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,311
Enrollment
3,129
Data year
2023

ME

Husson University

0.96 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,571
Enrollment
3,133
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA · 3,129 enrolled
Safety Score 3.20
Husson University
Bangor, ME · 3,133 enrolled
Safety Score 0.96
University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · 3,126 enrolled
Safety Score 54.70
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · 3,134 enrolled
Safety Score 5.11
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · 3,125 enrolled
Safety Score 1.92

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce nationally (rank #655), regardless of size or state.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas
Barranquitas, PR
National Rank #654
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo
Fajardo, PR
National Rank #656
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
National Rank #653
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR
National Rank #657
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla
Aguadilla, PR
National Rank #652

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce safe?
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #655 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PR.
Does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.

Understanding Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's Safety Profile

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in Mercedita, PR enrolls 3,130 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #655 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.

What this means for you

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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