How much has Caribbean University-Ponce's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 31.56% from 2014 ($13,322), where Caribbean University-Ponce's current cost is $17,527. In 2024, the COA is increased by 1.73% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $4,970 (2014) to $5,966 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 42.05% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $4,190 (year 2014) to $6,350 (year 2024).

The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Caribbean University-Ponce.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Caribbean University-Ponce over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 31.56% for that period where the last year costs were $17,527. 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 42.05% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $5,966. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Caribbean University-Ponce over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2014-15$4,970$4,190-
2015-16$5,100$4,332 2.62%
2016-17$5,182$4,389 1.61%
2017-18$5,264$6,112 1.58%
2018-19$5,424$6,092 3.04%
2019-20$5,542$6,224 2.18%
2020-21$5,496$6,164 -0.83%
2021-22$5,497$6,167 0.02%
2022-23$5,668$6,252 3.11%
2023-24$5,966$6,350 5.26%
Caribbean University-Ponce Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,650, and it has increased 32.42% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,246-
2015-16$1,246 0.00%
2016-17$1,246 0.00%
2017-18$1,259 1.04%
2018-19$1,272 1.03%
2019-20$1,272 0.00%
2020-21$1,100 -13.52%
2021-22$1,100 0.00%
2022-23$1,650 50.00%
2023-24$1,650 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 27.74% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Caribbean University-Ponce.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$7,106-
2015-16$7,391 4.01%
2016-17$7,675 3.84%
2017-18$7,839 2.14%
2018-19$7,918 1.01%
2019-20$7,918
2020-21$7,918
2021-22$7,918
2022-23$9,911 25.17%
2023-24$9,911
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