Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $21,597 when living on campus and $22,334 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 | ||
| Albizu University-San Juan | $7,797 | $3,528 | - | $20,870 | |
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $5,966 | $1,650 | - | $9,911 | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | $6,340 | $3,512 | $12,948 | $14,699 | |
| Humacao Community College | $6,560 | $1,200 | - | $4,200 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | $5,580 | $2,460 | - | $15,931 | |
| Universidad Central Del Caribe | $6,602 | $700 | - | $16,500 | |
| Average | $6,474 | $2,175 | $12,948 | $13,685 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,474 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Albizu University-San Juan requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $7,797 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo 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 | |
| Albizu University-San Juan | $7,665 | $7,797 | ||
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $5,968 | $5,966 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | $5,920 | $6,340 | ||
| Humacao Community College | $6,117 | $6,560 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | $5,580 | $5,580 | ||
| Universidad Central Del Caribe | $6,551 | $6,602 | ||
| Average | $6,300 | $6,474 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,876 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Albizu University-San Juan requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $6,558 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,086.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Albizu University-San Juan | $8,793 | $8,793 | ||
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $6,252 | $6,350 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | $6,581 | $6,911 | ||
| Humacao Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | $4,830 | $4,830 | ||
| Universidad Central Del Caribe | $7,528 | $7,495 | ||
| Average | $6,797 | $6,876 | ||
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 $12,948 when a student lives on campus and $13,685 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Albizu University-San Juan | - | - | $15,438 | $5,432 | - |
| Caribbean University-Carolina | - | - | $7,953 | $1,958 | - |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce | $6,663 | $6,285 | $8,038 | $6,661 | - |
| Humacao Community College | - | - | $3,000 | $1,200 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo | - | - | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Universidad Central Del Caribe | - | - | $9,000 | $7,500 | - |
| Average | $6,663 | $6,285 | $8,655 | $5,031 | - |