Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $23,838 when living on campus and $21,267 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-Villalba | $14,125 | $1,500 | - | $12,700 | |
| Caribbean University-Bayamon | $5,966 | $1,650 | - | $9,911 | |
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $5,966 | $1,650 | - | $9,911 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | $5,580 | $2,460 | $14,925 | $15,931 | |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,238 | $3,512 | - | $13,316 | |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry | $4,086 | $744 | - | - | |
| Average | $6,994 | $1,919 | $14,925 | $12,354 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,575 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,125 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,086 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba | $12,600 | $14,125 | ||
| Caribbean University-Bayamon | $5,668 | $5,966 | ||
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $5,968 | $5,966 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | $5,580 | $5,580 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $5,818 | $6,238 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| Average | $7,127 | $7,575 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,101 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $5,940 and Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon 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-Villalba | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Caribbean University-Bayamon | $6,252 | $6,350 | ||
| Caribbean University-Carolina | $6,252 | $6,350 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | $4,830 | $4,830 | ||
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | $6,545 | $6,875 | ||
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,970 | $6,101 | ||
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 $12,354 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-Villalba | - | - | $10,320 | $2,380 | - |
| Caribbean University-Bayamon | - | - | $7,953 | $1,958 | - |
| Caribbean University-Carolina | - | - | $7,953 | $1,958 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon | $7,492 | $7,433 | $8,498 | $7,433 | - |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez | - | - | $8,038 | $5,278 | - |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $7,492 | $7,433 | $8,552 | $3,801 | - |