Paying for University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,324	$5,324
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$4,470 7.19%	$4,470 7.19%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras) 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 $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.

84% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,654. It could cover 124.98% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,313 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras's 4-year tuition is $24,264 for Puerto Rico residents and $24,264 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $104,630 for Puerto Rico residents and $104,630 for out-of-state students.

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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 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 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 much lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

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

U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,324	$5,324	$14,161
2023-2024	$5,324	$5,324	$14,475
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	2.22%
2024-2025	$5,324	$5,324	$14,796

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $4,470 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $4,470. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is $4,792 for Puerto Rico residents and $4,792 for out-of-state students , a 7.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $8,680. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Puerto Rico School of Law page.

U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,170	$4,170	$14,161
2023-2024	$4,470	$4,470	$14,475
Change % 2023-2024	7.19%	7.19%	2.22%
2024-2025	$4,792	$4,792	$14,796

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 U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $157. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $215.

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	$215	$215
	2023-2024	$215	$215
	2024-2025	$215	$215

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.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is $24,264 for Puerto Rico residents and $24,264 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.

U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,606	$5,902	$6,214	$6,542	$24,264
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$5,606	$5,902	$6,214	$6,542	$24,264
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,902	$6,214	$6,542	$6,888	$25,547
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$5,902	$6,214	$6,542	$6,888	$25,547
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$6,214	$6,542	$6,888	$7,253	$26,897
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$6,214	$6,542	$6,888	$7,253	$26,897
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$6,542	$6,888	$7,253	$7,636	$28,320
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$6,542	$6,888	$7,253	$7,636	$28,320
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$6,888	$7,253	$7,636	$8,040	$29,817
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$6,888	$7,253	$7,636	$8,040	$29,817

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 $104,630 for Puerto Rico residents and $104,630 for out-of-state students.

U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,764	$25,636	$25,964	$26,309	$104,630
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$24,764	$25,636	$26,591	$27,638	$104,630
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,636	$26,591	$26,936	$27,297	$108,652
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,636	$26,591	$27,638	$28,787	$108,652
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,591	$27,638	$28,000	$28,380	$113,064
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,591	$27,638	$28,787	$30,048	$113,064
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,638	$28,787	$29,167	$29,566	$117,906
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,638	$28,787	$30,048	$31,434	$117,906
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,787	$30,048	$30,447	$30,867	$123,226
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$28,787	$30,048	$31,434	$32,958	$123,226

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 84% 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 $78,014 for Puerto Rico residents and $78,014 for out-of-state students.

U of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,110	$18,982	$19,310	$19,655	$78,014
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,110	$18,982	$19,937	$20,984	$78,014
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,982	$19,937	$20,282	$20,643	$82,036
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$18,982	$19,937	$20,984	$22,133	$82,036
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,937	$20,984	$21,346	$21,726	$86,448
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,937	$20,984	$22,133	$23,394	$86,448
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,984	$22,133	$22,513	$22,912	$91,290
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,984	$22,133	$23,394	$24,780	$91,290
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,133	$23,394	$23,793	$24,213	$96,610
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,133	$23,394	$24,780	$26,304	$96,610

	In-State	Out-of-State
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-Arecibo	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina	$7,986	$7,986