How much has UPRCA's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 37.10% from 2014 ($19,136), where UPRCA's current cost is $26,236. In 2024, the COA is increased by 1.32% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $5,996 (2014) to $7,986 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 38.29% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for University of Puerto Rico-Carolina over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 37.10% for that period where the last year costs were $26,236. 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 38.29% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,986. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$2,971$5,996-
2015-16$3,005$6,037 0.68%
2016-17$3,031$6,063 0.43%
2017-18$3,051$6,084 0.35%
2018-19$3,663$6,675 9.71%
2019-20$4,377$7,273 8.96%
2020-21$6,252$6,252 -14.04%
2021-22$7,410$7,410 18.52%
2022-23$7,986$7,986 7.77%
2023-24-$7,986 0.00%
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,793, and it has increased 2.12% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$2,735-
2015-16$2,790 2.01%
2016-17$3,252 16.56%
2017-18$3,252 0.00%
2018-19$3,252 0.00%
2019-20$3,252 0.00%
2020-21$2,793 -14.11%
2021-22$2,793 0.00%
2022-23$2,793 0.00%
2023-24$2,793 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 25.14% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$10,405-
2015-16$10,940 5.14%
2016-17$13,614 24.44%
2017-18$13,614
2018-19$13,614
2019-20$13,614
2020-21$15,912 16.88%
2021-22$15,912
2022-23$15,114 -5.02%
2023-24$15,457 2.27%
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