Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $29,553 when living on campus and $25,263 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 Inc-San Sebastian | $14,125 | $1,500 | - | $12,700 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $5,580 | $2,460 | $19,972 | $15,931 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $5,580 | $2,460 | - | $15,931 | |
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $9,810 | $2,448 | $18,503 | $20,261 | |
| Caribbean University-Ponce | $5,966 | $1,650 | - | $9,911 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,212 | $2,104 | $19,238 | $14,947 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,212 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian 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 Inc-San Sebastian | $12,600 | $14,125 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $5,580 | $5,580 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $5,580 | $5,580 | ||
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $9,102 | $9,810 | ||
| Caribbean University-Ponce | $5,668 | $5,966 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,706 | $8,212 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,051 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $6,450 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 Inc-San Sebastian | $7,950 | $8,100 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $4,830 | $4,830 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $4,830 | $4,830 | ||
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $5,850 | $6,144 | ||
| Caribbean University-Ponce | $6,252 | $6,350 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,942 | $6,051 | ||
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 $19,238 when a student lives on campus and $14,947 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 Inc-San Sebastian | - | - | $10,320 | $2,380 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | $12,539 | $7,433 | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | - | - | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $10,635 | $7,868 | $12,393 | $7,868 | - |
| Caribbean University-Ponce | - | - | $7,953 | $1,958 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,587 | $7,651 | $9,532 | $5,414 | - |