For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Puerto Rico Colleges is $5,498 for in-state and $5,755 for out-of-state students. In Puerto Rico private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $8,514.

Compared to last year's tuition in Puerto Rico, in-state tuition has increased by 0.78% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 1.51%. The private schools' tuition increased by 3.60%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Puerto Rico Colleges.

Puerto Rico Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Puerto Rico, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico has the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,490 and Colegio Universitario de San Juan has the lowest tuition & fees of $2,340 among Puerto Rico Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Puerto Rico Colleges is as follows:

  • Tuition & fees is $5,498 for in-state and $5,755 for out-of-state students.
  • Puerto Rico private schools' tuition is $8,514.
  • Cost per credit hour is $148 for state residents and $215 for out-of-state.
  • Books & supplies cost is $1,982.
  • Living cost is $7,571 (on-campus), $8,421 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Puerto Rico Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between Puerto Rico Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Albizu University-San JuanSan Juan, PR$7,797 $186 $3,528 - $15,438
American University of Puerto RicoBayamon, PR$7,056 $225 $1,240 - $6,470
American University of Puerto RicoManati, PR$7,056 $225 $1,240 - $6,470
Atenas CollegeManati, PR$8,362 $195 $1,166 - $8,301
Atlantic UniversityGuaynabo, PR$8,280 $170 $900 - $4,800
Caribbean University-BayamonBayamon, PR$5,932 $204 $1,650 - $7,953
Caribbean University-CarolinaCarolina, PR$5,575 $204 $1,650 - $7,953
Caribbean University-PoncePonce, PR$5,575 $204 $1,650 - $7,953
Caribbean University-Vega BajaVega Baja, PR$5,932 $204 $1,650 - $7,953
CEM College-HumacaoHumacao, PR$12,900 $358 $1,174 - $2,847
CEM College-San JuanSan Juan, PR$12,900 $358 $1,174 - $2,847
Colegio Universitario de San JuanSan Juan, PR$2,340 $2,340$85 $85$1,130 - $7,350
Columbia Central University-CaguasCaguas, PR$8,054 $305 $1,065 - $7,936
Dewey University-CarolinaCarolina, PR$7,630 $180 $1,600 - $5,800
Dewey University-Hato ReyHato Rey, PR$7,245 $180 $1,500 - $6,598
Dewey University-Juana D?azJuana Diaz, PR$7,630 $180 $1,600 - $5,800
Dewey University-ManatiManati, PR$7,630 $180 $1,600 - $5,800
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San JuanSan Juan, PR$14,125 $325 $1,500 - $10,320
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San SebastianSan Sebastian, PR$14,125 $325 $1,500 - $10,320
EDP University of Puerto Rico-HumacaoHumacao, PR$14,125 $325 $1,500 - $10,320
EDP University of Puerto Rico-ManatiManati, PR$14,125 $325 $1,500 - $10,320
EDP University of Puerto Rico-VillalbaVillalba, PR$14,125 $325 $1,500 - $10,320
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR$4,902 $8,502$150 $300$3,200 - $9,144
Huertas CollegeCaguas, PR$8,520 $248 $900 - $7,500
Humacao Community CollegeHumacao, PR$6,117 $147 $1,200 - $3,000
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-AguadillaAguadilla, PR$5,542 $202 $2,460 - $8,498
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo, PR$5,580 $202 $2,460 - $8,498
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-BarranquitasBarranquitas, PR$5,542 $202 $2,460 - $8,498
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-BayamonBayamon, PR$5,580 $202 $2,460 $7,492 $8,498
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-FajardoFajardo, PR$5,580 $202 $2,460 - $8,498
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-GuayamaGuayama, PR$5,580 $202 $2,460 - $8,498
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSan Juan, PR$5,580 $202 $2,460 $12,539 $8,498
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-PonceMercedita, PR$5,580 $202 $2,460 - $8,498
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San GermanSan German, PR$5,580 $202 $2,460 $5,092 $8,498
NUC UniversityBayamon, PR$9,884 $381 $1,065 - $7,936
NUC University - AreciboArecibo, PR$8,054 - $1,065 - $7,936
NUC University - CaguasCaguas, PR$8,054 - $1,065 - $7,936
NUC University - MayaguezMayaguez, PR$8,054 - $1,065 - $7,936
NUC University - PoncePonce, PR$8,054 - $1,065 - $7,936
NUC University - Rio GrandeRio Grande, PR$8,054 - $1,065 - $7,936
Ponce Health Sciences University-EastPonce, PR$21,504 $441 $600 - $11,320
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo, PR$6,238 $230 $3,512 - $8,038
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez, PR$6,238 $230 $3,512 - $8,038
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-PoncePonce, PR$6,340 $230 $3,512 $6,663 $8,038
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero RiosHato Rey, PR$5,760 - $450 - $7,840
Puerto Rico Conservatory of MusicSan Juan, PR$3,370 $3,370$105 $105$1,800 - $10,000
San Juan Bautista School of MedicineCaguas, PR$15,685 - $1,772 - $6,300
Universal Technology College of Puerto RicoAguadilla, PR$22,490 - - - -
Universidad Adventista de las AntillasMayaguez, PR$7,920 $200 $1,600 $6,800 $7,900
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina CampusCarolina, PR$6,920 $205 $2,000 - $8,000
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey CampusSan Juan, PR$6,920 $205 $2,000 - $8,000
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo CampusGurabo, PR$6,920 $205 $1,700 - $8,000
Universidad Central de BayamonBayam?n, PR$5,986 $199 $1,504 $5,962 $5,962
Universidad Central Del CaribeBayamon, PR$6,551 $185 $700 - $9,000
Universidad del Sagrado CorazonSanturce, PR$6,360 $210 $2,500 $9,200 $10,000
Universidad Pentecostal MizpaRio Piedras, PR$4,220 $155 $1,000 $3,760 $4,120
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto RicoHato Rey, PR$9,810 $245 $2,448 $10,635 $12,393
Universidad Teologica del CaribeTrujillo Alto, PR$6,660 $160 $1,000 - $4,000
University of Puerto Rico at CayeyCayey, PR$5,324 $5,324$157 $157$2,168 - $11,385
University of Puerto Rico at PoncePonce, PR$5,324 $5,324$157 $157$4,168 - $11,385
University of Puerto Rico-AguadillaAguadilla, PR$5,924 $5,924$157 $157$4,168 - $11,385
University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo, PR$5,324 $5,324$157 $157$2,168 - $11,385
University of Puerto Rico-BayamonBayamon, PR$6,284 $6,284$157 $157$2,168 - $11,161
University of Puerto Rico-CarolinaCarolina, PR$7,986 $7,986$157 $157$2,793 - $11,385
University of Puerto Rico-HumacaoHumacao, PR$5,324 $5,324$157 $157$4,168 - $11,385
University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez, PR$5,274 $5,274$157 $157$4,168 - $11,385
University of Puerto Rico-Medical SciencesSan Juan, PR$8,945 $8,945$157 $157- - -
University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan, PR$5,324 $5,324$157 $157$4,168 - $11,385
University of Puerto Rico-UtuadoUtuado, PR$5,324 $5,324$157 $157$4,168 - $11,385
Average$5,498$7,887$148$215$1,982$7,571$8,421
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.
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