Paying for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,324	$5,324
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$4,110	$4,110

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (UPRA) are $5,324 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,324 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at UPRA.

98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,258. It could cover 155.11% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,691 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UPRA's 4-year tuition is $24,347 for Puerto Rico residents and $24,347 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $97,504 for Puerto Rico residents and $97,504 for out-of-state students.

Tuition Analysis Tools

Trends Financial Aid Puerto Rico Tuition Get Info Locations

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

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $5,324 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,324 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UPRA is $5,324 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,324 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.

UPRA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,324	$5,324	$15,114
2023-2024	$5,324	$5,324	$15,457
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	2.27%
2024-2025	$5,324	$5,324	$15,808

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $4,110 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $4,110. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UPRA is - for Puerto Rico residents and - for out-of-state students , a 100% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

UPRA Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	-	-	$15,114
2023-2024	$4,110	$4,110	$15,457
Change % 2023-2024	-	-	2.27%
2024-2025	-	-	$15,808

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 UPRA. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $157. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $195.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$157	$157
	2023-2024	$157	$157
	2024-2025	$157	$157
Graduate	2022-2023	-	-
	2023-2024	$195	$195
	2024-2025	Not yet determined

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.

UPRA Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at UPRA. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.

4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UPRA?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UPRA is $24,347 for Puerto Rico residents and $24,347 for out-of-state students.

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.

UPRA 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,613	$5,918	$6,239	$6,578	$24,347
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$5,613	$5,918	$6,239	$6,578	$24,347
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,918	$6,239	$6,578	$6,935	$25,669
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$5,918	$6,239	$6,578	$6,935	$25,669
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$6,239	$6,578	$6,935	$7,311	$27,062
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$6,239	$6,578	$6,935	$7,311	$27,062
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$6,578	$6,935	$7,311	$7,708	$28,531
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$6,578	$6,935	$7,311	$7,708	$28,531
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$6,935	$7,311	$7,708	$8,126	$30,080
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$6,935	$7,311	$7,708	$8,126	$30,080

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 $97,504 for Puerto Rico residents and $97,504 for out-of-state students.

UPRA 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,499	$24,070	$24,661	$25,274	$97,504
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,499	$24,070	$24,661	$25,274	$97,504
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,070	$24,661	$25,274	$25,911	$99,916
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$24,070	$24,661	$25,274	$25,911	$99,916
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,661	$25,274	$25,911	$26,571	$102,417
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$24,661	$25,274	$25,911	$26,571	$102,417
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,274	$25,911	$26,571	$27,257	$105,014
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$25,274	$25,911	$26,571	$27,257	$105,014
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,911	$26,571	$27,257	$27,969	$107,708
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,911	$26,571	$27,257	$27,969	$107,708

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% 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 $64,472 for Puerto Rico residents and $64,472 for out-of-state students.

UPRA 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,241	$15,812	$16,403	$17,016	$64,472
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$15,241	$15,812	$16,403	$17,016	$64,472
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,812	$16,403	$17,016	$17,653	$66,884
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$15,812	$16,403	$17,016	$17,653	$66,884
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,403	$17,016	$17,653	$18,313	$69,385
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,403	$17,016	$17,653	$18,313	$69,385
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,016	$17,653	$18,313	$18,999	$71,982
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,016	$17,653	$18,313	$18,999	$71,982
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,653	$18,313	$18,999	$19,711	$74,676
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,653	$18,313	$18,999	$19,711	$74,676

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez	$5,274	$5,274
University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon	$6,284	$6,284
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina	$7,986	$7,986