The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 2.02% from 2020 ($38,742), where Ponce Health Sciences University-East's current cost is $39,524.
In 2024, the COA is decreased by -17.42% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $19,242 (2020) to $21,504 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 23.08% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from -$2 (year 2020) to $15,431 (year 2024).
The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Ponce Health Sciences University-East.
Ponce Health Sciences University-East's tuition increase rate is lower than the Puerto Rico's average increase rate of 110.50%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Ponce Health Sciences University-East over the past 4 years. The COA has increased 2.02% for that period where the last year costs were $39,524.
The COA includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. It varies by major programs, type of living facility, and personal expenses.
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have increased 23.08% for the last 4 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $21,504. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Ponce Health Sciences University-East over last the 4 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $600, and it has not changed since 2020.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2020-21 | $600 | - |
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| 2021-22 | $954 | 59.00% |
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| 2022-23 | $600 | -37.11% |
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| 2023-24 | $600 | |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 20.14% when living-off campus from the year 2020 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Ponce Health Sciences University-East.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2020-21 | $10,499 | - |
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| 2021-22 | $10,499 | |
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| 2022-23 | $17,759 | 51.11% |
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| 2023-24 | $6,100 | -39.01% |
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