For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Puerto Rico is $5,498 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,755 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Puerto Rico, the average tuition & fees are $8,213 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Puerto Rico is $5,932 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,932 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Puerto Rico, the average graduate tuition is $7,757.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,619 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $11,325. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.
Average Cost of Attendance (COA)
In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Puerto Rico is $8,608 for residents and $8,865 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $23,542. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $4,597 for Puerto Rico residents and $4,597 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $8,608 | $8,865 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $23,542 | |
| Community Colleges | $4,597 | $4,597 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Puerto Rico, 137 out of 143 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 19 public and 68 private colleges in Puerto Rico. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Puerto Rico is $4,871 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,128 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,027
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,761 for residents and $2,761 for out-of-state students.
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $4,871 | $5,128 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $7,027 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $2,761 | $2,761 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $11,552 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Puerto Rico, 56 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Puerto Rico is $4,716 for Puerto Rico residents and $4,716 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $6,429
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $4,716 | $4,716 |
| Private Schools | $6,429 | |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Puerto Rico is $148 for Puerto Rico residents and $158 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $231
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $216 for Puerto Rico residents and $216 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $265
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $148 | $158 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $231 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $75 | $75 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $216 | $216 |
| Private Schools | $265 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Puerto Rico
At colleges in Puerto Rico, the average living cost is $13,619 when a student lives on campus facility and $11,325 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | - | $12,202 |
| Private Schools | $13,619 | $11,145 |
