Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $28,989 when living on campus and $24,288 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 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $5,780 | $2,460 | - | $15,931 | |
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $9,870 | $2,448 | $18,993 | $20,301 | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,550 | $3,624 | - | $14,727 | |
| Dewey University-Carolina | $7,630 | $1,500 | - | $7,000 | |
| Atenas College | $8,954 | $1,166 | - | $13,499 | |
| Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $7,757 | $2,240 | $18,993 | $14,292 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,757 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,820 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,968 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $5,580 | $5,780 | ||
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $9,810 | $9,870 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,238 | $6,550 | ||
| Dewey University-Carolina | $7,630 | $7,630 | ||
| Atenas College | $8,362 | $8,954 | ||
| Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,524 | $7,757 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,493 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Atenas College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $6,300 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,086.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | $4,830 | $4,890 | ||
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $6,144 | $6,150 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,875 | $7,125 | ||
| Dewey University-Carolina | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Atenas College | $7,495 | $7,805 | ||
| Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,336 | $6,493 | ||
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,993 when a student lives on campus and $14,292 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | - | - | $8,498 | $7,433 | $7,433 |
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico | $11,085 | $7,908 | $12,393 | $7,908 | $7,908 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | - | - | $8,295 | $6,432 | $6,432 |
| Dewey University-Carolina | - | - | $6,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Atenas College | - | - | $8,301 | $5,198 | $5,198 |
| Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico | - | ||||
| Average | $11,085 | $7,908 | $8,697 | $5,594 | $5,594 |
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