Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $8,465 when living on campus and $20,651 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 | ||
| American University of Puerto Rico | $7,056 | $1,240 | - | $13,556 | |
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $5,966 | $1,650 | - | $9,911 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $5,580 | $2,460 | - | $15,931 | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,238 | $3,512 | - | $13,316 | |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | $6,920 | $1,700 | - | $12,800 | |
| Dewey University-Hato Rey | $6,970 | $1,500 | - | $7,598 | |
| Average | $6,455 | $2,010 | - | $12,185 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,455 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American University of Puerto Rico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,056 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama 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 | |
| American University of Puerto Rico | $7,056 | $7,056 | ||
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $5,968 | $5,966 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $5,580 | $5,580 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $5,818 | $6,238 | ||
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | $6,920 | $6,920 | ||
| Dewey University-Hato Rey | $7,245 | $6,970 | ||
| Average | $6,431 | $6,455 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,986 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.21% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, American University of Puerto Rico requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $6,720 and Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,652.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| American University of Puerto Rico | $6,980 | $6,980 | ||
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $6,252 | $6,350 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $4,830 | $4,830 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,545 | $6,875 | ||
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | $4,652 | $4,652 | ||
| Dewey University-Hato Rey | $6,230 | $6,230 | ||
| Average | $5,915 | $5,986 | ||
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 $12,185 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| American University of Puerto Rico | - | - | $6,470 | $7,086 | - |
| Caribbean University-Carolina | - | - | $7,953 | $1,958 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | - | - | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | - | - | $8,038 | $5,278 | - |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | - | - | $8,000 | $4,800 | - |
| Dewey University-Hato Rey | - | - | $6,598 | $1,000 | - |
| Average | - | - | $7,593 | $4,593 | - |