How much has American University of Puerto Rico's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 17.51% from 2014 ($18,596), where American University of Puerto Rico's current cost is $21,852. In 2024, the COA is same as last year cost.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $5,496 (2014) to $7,056 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 64.25% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $5,460 (year 2014) to $6,980 (year 2024).
There are multiple same-named institutes of American University of Puerto Rico. This page describes a school located in Manati, PR. You may want to view a school located in another city and/or state on the American University of Puerto Rico locations page.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for American University of Puerto Rico over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 17.51% for that period where the last year costs were $21,852. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 64.25% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,056. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at American University of Puerto Rico over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2014-15$5,496$5,460-
2015-16$5,786$5,760 5.28%
2016-17$5,786$5,760 0.00%
2017-18$6,074$6,056 4.98%
2018-19$6,196$6,176 2.01%
2019-20$6,340$6,320 2.32%
2020-21$6,530$6,512 3.00%
2021-22$6,751$6,692 3.38%
2022-23$7,056$6,980 4.52%
2023-24$7,056$6,980 0.00%
American University of Puerto Rico Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,240, and it has increased 3.33% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,200-
2015-16$1,250 4.17%
2016-17$1,250 0.00%
2017-18$1,250 0.00%
2018-19$1,250 0.00%
2019-20$1,240 -0.80%
2020-21$1,240 0.00%
2021-22$1,240 0.00%
2022-23$1,240 0.00%
2023-24$1,240 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 12.16% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at American University of Puerto Rico.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$11,900-
2015-16$12,500 5.04%
2016-17$12,500
2017-18$12,500
2018-19$12,500
2019-20$13,486 7.89%
2020-21$13,556 0.52%
2021-22$13,556
2022-23$13,556
2023-24$13,556
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