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

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 53.07% from 2014 ($16,266), where UPRM's current cost is $24,899. In 2024, the COA is increased by 10.39% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $4,036 (2014) to $5,274 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 35.51% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $4,488 (year 2014) to $3,800 (year 2024).

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 53.07% for that period where the last year costs were $24,899. 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 35.51% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $5,274. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$1,994$4,036$2,597$4,488-
2015-16$2,049$4,071$2,615$6,520 0.87%
2016-17$2,022$4,044$2,669$6,520 -0.66%
2017-18$2,082$4,104$2,669$6,647 1.48%
2018-19$4,054$6,009$3,519$6,894 46.42%
2019-20$4,168$6,152$3,710$7,220 2.38%
2020-21$4,168$6,162$3,710$7,220 0.16%
2021-22$4,840$4,840$3,800$3,800 -21.45%
2022-23$5,274$5,274$3,800$3,800 8.97%
2023-24-$5,274-$3,800 0.00%
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $4,168, and it has increased 128.38% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,825-
2015-16$1,862 2.03%
2016-17$2,168 16.43%
2017-18$2,168 0.00%
2018-19$2,168 0.00%
2019-20$2,168 0.00%
2020-21$2,168 0.00%
2021-22$2,168 0.00%
2022-23$2,168 0.00%
2023-24$4,168 92.25%

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-Mayaguez.
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$15,114 11.02%
2021-22$15,114
2022-23$15,114
2023-24$15,457 2.27%
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