Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $25,803 when living on campus and $23,649 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati | $14,125 | $1,500 | - | $12,700 | |
| Universidad Central de Bayamon | $5,986 | $1,504 | $11,371 | $11,371 | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | $6,238 | $3,512 | - | $14,270 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $5,580 | $2,460 | $19,972 | $15,931 | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,238 | $3,512 | - | $13,316 | |
| Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $7,633 | $2,498 | $15,672 | $13,518 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,633 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,125 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,580 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati | $12,600 | $14,125 | ||
| Universidad Central de Bayamon | $5,594 | $5,986 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | $5,818 | $6,238 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $5,580 | $5,580 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $5,818 | $6,238 | ||
| Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,082 | $7,633 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,271 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $5,940 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,086.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Universidad Central de Bayamon | $6,422 | $6,502 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | $6,545 | $6,875 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $4,830 | $4,830 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,545 | $6,875 | ||
| Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,086 | $6,271 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,672 when a student lives on campus and $13,518 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati | - | - | $10,320 | $2,380 | - |
| Universidad Central de Bayamon | $5,962 | $5,409 | $5,962 | $5,409 | - |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | - | - | $8,038 | $6,232 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $12,539 | $7,433 | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | - | - | $8,038 | $5,278 | - |
| Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,251 | $6,421 | $8,171 | $5,346 | - |