Paying for Caribbean University-Vega Baja

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$5,932 -0.57%	$6,350 1.57%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Caribbean University-Vega Baja (Caribbean University-Vega Baja) is $5,932 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,350. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at Caribbean University-Vega Baja.

100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $3,248. It could cover 54.75% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,245 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Caribbean University-Vega Baja's 4-year tuition is $24,838, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $77,816.

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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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $5,932. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -0.57% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,898 , a 0.6% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

Caribbean University-Vega Baja Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,966	$9,911
2023-2024	$5,932	$9,911
Change % 2023-2024	-0.57%	0.00%
2024-2025	$5,898	$9,911

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $6,350. The graduate tuition has been risen by 1.57% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,501.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $6,450 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 1.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Caribbean University-Vega Baja Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,252	$9,911
2023-2024	$6,350	$9,911
Change % 2023-2024	1.57%	0.00%
2024-2025	$6,450	$9,911

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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $204. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $225.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$199
	2023-2024	$204
	2024-2025	$209
Graduate	2022-2023	$225
	2023-2024	$225
	2024-2025	$225

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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Caribbean University-Vega Baja is $24,838.

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.

Caribbean University-Vega Baja 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$6,041	$6,152	$6,265	$6,380	$24,838
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$6,152	$6,265	$6,380	$6,497	$25,295
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$6,265	$6,380	$6,497	$6,617	$25,759
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$6,380	$6,497	$6,617	$6,738	$26,233
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$6,497	$6,617	$6,738	$6,862	$26,715

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 $77,816.

Caribbean University-Vega Baja 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$18,238	$19,021	$19,845	$20,712	$77,816
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$19,021	$19,845	$20,712	$21,625	$81,203
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$19,845	$20,712	$21,625	$22,586	$84,769
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$20,712	$21,625	$22,586	$23,599	$88,523
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$21,625	$22,586	$23,599	$24,666	$92,476

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% 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 $64,824.

Caribbean University-Vega Baja 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$14,990	$15,773	$16,597	$17,464	$64,824
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$15,773	$16,597	$17,464	$18,377	$68,211
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$16,597	$17,464	$18,377	$19,338	$71,777
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$17,464	$18,377	$19,338	$20,351	$75,531
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$18,377	$19,338	$20,351	$21,418	$79,484

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Caribbean University-Vega Baja 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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja
	In-State	Out-of-State
Caribbean University-Vega Baja	$5,932
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus	$6,920
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus	$6,920
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce	$6,340
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus	$6,920
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro	$5,580