Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $23,263 when living on campus and $22,467 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 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | $6,238 | $3,512 | - | $14,270 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | $5,542 | $2,460 | - | $15,931 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | $5,542 | $2,460 | - | $15,931 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | $5,580 | $2,460 | $14,925 | $15,931 | |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | $6,920 | $1,700 | - | $12,800 | |
| Caribbean University-Ponce | $5,966 | $1,650 | - | $9,911 | |
| Average | $5,965 | $2,374 | $14,925 | $14,129 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,965 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $6,920 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,542 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | $5,818 | $6,238 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | $5,542 | $5,542 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | $5,542 | $5,542 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | $5,580 | $5,580 | ||
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | $6,920 | $6,920 | ||
| Caribbean University-Ponce | $5,668 | $5,966 | ||
| Average | $5,845 | $5,965 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $5,153 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.40% 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 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 | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | $6,545 | $6,875 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | $4,791 | $4,791 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | $3,418 | $3,418 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | $4,830 | $4,830 | ||
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | $4,652 | $4,652 | ||
| Caribbean University-Ponce | $6,252 | $6,350 | ||
| Average | $5,081 | $5,153 | ||
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 $14,925 when a student lives on campus and $14,129 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | - | - | $8,038 | $6,232 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla | - | - | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | - | - | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | $7,492 | $7,433 | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | - | - | $8,000 | $4,800 | - |
| Caribbean University-Ponce | - | - | $7,953 | $1,958 | - |
| Average | $7,492 | $7,433 | $8,248 | $5,882 | - |