Paying for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$6,340 7.09%	$6,911 5.01%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (PUCPR) is $6,340 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,911. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at PUCPR.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,389. It could cover 116.55% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,411 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

PUCPR's 4-year tuition is $27,504, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $105,787.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is $6,340. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 7.09% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,790 , a 7.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

PUCPR Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,920	$10,747
2023-2024	$6,340	$12,948
Change % 2023-2024	7.09%	20.48%
2024-2025	$6,790	$15,600

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $6,911. The graduate tuition has been risen by 5.01% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $7,258 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

PUCPR Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,581	$10,747
2023-2024	$6,911	$12,948
Change % 2023-2024	5.01%	20.48%
2024-2025	$7,258	$15,600

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at PUCPR. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $230. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $330.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$215
	2023-2024	$230
	2024-2025	$246
Graduate	2022-2023	$315
	2023-2024	$330
	2024-2025	$346

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,948 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 20.48% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 12.52% compared to the previous year.

The PUCPR's 2024 on-campus COA is $22,800 and off-campus COA is $24,551.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At PUCPR
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$6,340
Room & Board	$6,663	$8,038
Personal Expenses	$6,285	$6,661
Books & Supplies	$3,512
Cost of Attendance	$22,800	$24,551

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

PUCPR Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at PUCPR?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at PUCPR is $27,504.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

PUCPR 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$6,548	$6,762	$6,983	$7,212	$27,504
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$6,762	$6,983	$7,212	$7,448	$28,404
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$6,983	$7,212	$7,448	$7,691	$29,334
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$7,212	$7,448	$7,691	$7,943	$30,294
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$7,448	$7,691	$7,943	$8,203	$31,285

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $105,787.

PUCPR 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$24,154	$25,608	$27,171	$28,854	$105,787
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$25,608	$27,171	$28,854	$30,667	$112,300
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$27,171	$28,854	$30,667	$32,623	$119,315
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$28,854	$30,667	$32,623	$34,735	$126,879
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$30,667	$32,623	$34,735	$37,020	$135,045

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $76,231.

PUCPR 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$16,765	$18,219	$19,782	$21,465	$76,231
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$18,219	$19,782	$21,465	$23,278	$82,744
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$19,782	$21,465	$23,278	$25,234	$89,759
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$21,465	$23,278	$25,234	$27,346	$97,323
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$23,278	$25,234	$27,346	$29,631	$105,489

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to PUCPR
	In-State	Out-of-State
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	$6,340
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus	$6,920
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus	$6,920
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus	$6,920
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro	$5,580
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico	$9,810