How Much Has Tuition Changed for Puerto Rico colleges

Puerto Rico colleges 2024 Tuition Changes

Published: 2022-03-28, Updated: 2025-06-05

The below table lists the Puerto Rico colleges and compare its current year tuition to previous year. You can sort the table by touching/clicking column title that you want sort.

Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,180 and Ponce Health Sciences University has the highest tuition & fees of $25,664. For graduate schools, Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,135 and Ponce Health Sciences University-Centro Universitario de San Juan has the highest graduate tuition & fees of $38,338.

Undergraduate

Table. Puerto Rico colleges Undergraduate Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
	2024		2023
	Puerto Rico Residents	Out-of-State	Puerto Rico Residents	Out-of-State
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, PR	$8,350 8.44		$7,700
Atlantic University Guaynabo, PR	$8,280 17.28		$7,060
Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayam?n, PR	$5,986 7.01		$5,594
Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR	$8,400 7.28		$7,830
Albizu University-San Juan San Juan, PR	$8,505 10.96		$7,665
Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon, PR	$8,844 56.03		$5,668
Caribbean University-Carolina Carolina, PR	$8,844 48.19		$5,968
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	$6,550 12.58		$5,818
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR	$6,650 12.33		$5,920
CEM College-San Juan San Juan, PR	$12,900 4.88		$12,300
Universidad Teologica del Caribe Trujillo Alto, PR	$6,660 2.30		$6,510
Colegio Universitario de San Juan San Juan, PR	$2,340 0.00	$2,510 7.26	$2,340	$2,340
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR	$7,750 11.99		$6,920
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR	$3,370 0.00	$3,850 14.24	$3,370	$3,370
Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean San Juan, PR	$1,800		-
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR	$14,125 12.10		$12,600
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto Rico San Juan, PR	$4,902 13.89	$8,502 16.40	$4,304	$7,304
Huertas College Caguas, PR	$8,750 10.48		$7,920
Humacao Community College Humacao, PR	$6,560 7.24		$6,117
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR	$5,780 3.58		$5,580
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR	$5,742 3.61		$5,542
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	$5,780 3.58		$5,580
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR	$5,742 3.61		$5,542
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR	$5,780 3.58		$5,580
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR	$5,780 3.58		$5,580
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR	$5,780 3.58		$5,580
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR	$5,780 3.58		$5,580
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR	$5,780 3.58		$5,580
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Law San Juan, PR	$15,600		-
NUC University Bayamon, PR	$13,853 56.18		$8,870
NUC University - Arecibo Arecibo, PR	$11,120 25.37		$8,870
NUC University - Rio Grande Rio Grande, PR	$11,120 25.37		$8,870
NUC University - Ponce Ponce, PR	$11,120 25.37		$8,870
NUC University - Caguas Caguas, PR	$12,305 38.73		$8,870
NUC University - Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	$11,120 25.37		$8,870
Ponce Health Sciences University Ponce, PR	$25,664		-
University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR	$5,924 0.00	$5,954 0.51	$5,924	$5,924
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	$5,324 0.00	$5,354 0.56	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR	$6,284 0.00		$6,284
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina Carolina, PR	$7,986 0.00		$7,986
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Cayey, PR	$5,324 0.00	$5,354 0.56	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR	$5,324 0.00	$5,364 0.75	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Utuado, PR	$5,324 0.00	$5,354 0.56	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	$5,274 0.00		$5,274
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR	$8,945 0.00		$8,945
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Ponce, PR	$5,324 0.00	$5,354 0.56	$5,324	$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR	$5,324 0.00	$5,354 0.56	$5,324	$5,324
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, PR	$7,750 11.99		$6,920
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR	$6,410 3.89		$6,170
Seminario Evangelico de Puerto Rico San Juan, PR	$4,515		-
Universidad Central Del Caribe Bayamon, PR	$7,707 17.65		$6,551
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR	$9,870 8.44		$9,102
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	$6,550 12.58		$5,818
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR	$7,750 11.99		$6,920
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR	$14,125 12.10		$12,600
Caribbean University-Ponce Ponce, PR	$8,844 56.03		$5,668
Caribbean University-Vega Baja Vega Baja, PR	$8,844 48.24		$5,966
CEM College-Humacao Humacao, PR	$12,900 4.88		$12,300
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry Bayamon, PR	$4,086		-
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Caguas, PR	$12,747 -18.73		$15,685
Dewey University-Carolina Carolina, PR	$7,630 1.80		$7,495
Atenas College Manati, PR	$8,954 17.52		$7,619
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR	$4,560 8.06		$4,220
Dewey University-Hato Rey Hato Rey, PR	$8,180 12.91		$7,245
Dewey University-Juana D?az Juana Diaz, PR	$7,630 1.80		$7,495
Dewey University-Manati Manati, PR	$7,630 1.80		$7,495
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba Villalba, PR	$14,125 12.10		$12,600
Ponce Health Sciences University-Centro Universitario de San Juan Santurce, PR	$23,242		-
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios Hato Rey, PR	$6,900 19.79		$5,760
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR	$14,125 12.10		$12,600
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati Manati, PR	$14,125 12.10		$12,600
Ponce Health Sciences University-East Ponce, PR	$19,304 3.22		$18,701
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Caguas Caguas, PR	$14,125		-
American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon, PR	$7,056 0.00		$7,056
American University of Puerto Rico Manati, PR	$7,056 0.00		$7,056
Average	$5,498 51.91	$5,817 14.45	$3,619	$5,083

Graduate

Table. Puerto Rico colleges Graduate Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
	2024		2023
	Puerto Rico Residents	Out-of-State	Puerto Rico Residents	Out-of-State
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, PR	$5,550 101.09		$2,760
Atlantic University Guaynabo, PR	$5,925 14.94		$5,155
Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayam?n, PR	$6,502 1.25		$6,422
Columbia Central University-Caguas Caguas, PR	$4,712 10.09		$4,280
Albizu University-San Juan San Juan, PR	$9,771 11.12		$8,793
Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon, PR	$6,650 6.37		$6,252
Caribbean University-Carolina Carolina, PR	$6,650 6.37		$6,252
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	$7,125 8.86		$6,545
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR	$7,151 8.66		$6,581
Universidad Teologica del Caribe Trujillo Alto, PR	$6,195 3.34		$5,995
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR	$4,652 0.00		$4,652
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music San Juan, PR	$3,020 0.00	$3,260 7.95	$3,020	$3,020
Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean San Juan, PR	$3,135 -18.25		$3,835
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR	$3,680 -53.71		$7,950
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR	$4,890 1.24		$4,830
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR	$4,851 1.25		$4,791
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	$4,890 1.24		$4,830
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR	$3,498 2.34		$3,418
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR	$4,890 1.24		$4,830
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR	$3,536 2.31		$3,456
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR	$4,890 1.24		$4,830
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR	$4,890 1.24		$4,830
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR	$4,890 1.24		$4,830
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Law San Juan, PR	$16,570 0.24		$16,530
NUC University Bayamon, PR	$11,360 18.46		$9,590
Ponce Health Sciences University Ponce, PR	$30,341 3.14		$29,416
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	$4,110	$4,110	-	-
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	$3,800 0.00		$3,800
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR	$14,153 -0.75		$14,260
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR	$4,470 7.19	$4,110 -1.44	$4,170	$4,170
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, PR	$4,652 0.00		$4,652
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, PR	$6,495 12.76		$5,760
Seminario Evangelico de Puerto Rico San Juan, PR	$5,165 0.00		$5,165
Universidad Central Del Caribe Bayamon, PR	$8,415 11.78		$7,528
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR	$6,150 5.13		$5,850
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	$7,125 8.86		$6,545
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR	$4,652 0.00		$4,652
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR	$8,100 1.89		$7,950
Caribbean University-Ponce Ponce, PR	$6,650 6.37		$6,252
Caribbean University-Vega Baja Vega Baja, PR	$6,650 6.37		$6,252
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of Optometry Bayamon, PR	$4,830 -0.56		$4,857
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Caguas, PR	$8,290 -35.57		$12,867
Atenas College Manati, PR	$7,805		-
Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa Rio Piedras, PR	$5,440 7.09		$5,080
Dewey University-Hato Rey Hato Rey, PR	$6,980 12.04		$6,230
Dewey University-Juana D?az Juana Diaz, PR	$6,035 2.90		$5,865
Ponce Health Sciences University-Centro Universitario de San Juan Santurce, PR	$38,338 4.00		$36,864
Professional University Dr. Carlos J. Borrero Rios Hato Rey, PR	$10,160 5.83		$9,600
Ponce Health Sciences University-East Ponce, PR	$18,555 14.54		$16,200
American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon, PR	$6,980 0.00		$6,980
American University of Puerto Rico Manati, PR	$6,980 0.00		$6,980
Average	$5,932 25.04	$5,887 -4.46	$4,744	$6,161

Community Colleges

Table. Puerto Rico colleges Community College Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
	2024		2023
	Puerto Rico Residents	Out-of-State	Puerto Rico Residents	Out-of-State
American Educational College Bayamon, PR	$6,684	$8,306 8.15	$7,680	$7,680
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati Manati, PR	$1,600 0.00	$1,900 18.75	$1,600	$1,600
ICPR Junior College-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	$6,830	$8,664 17.40	$7,380	$7,380
ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	$6,830	$8,664 17.40	$7,380	$7,380
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama Guayama, PR	$1,618	$1,608 0.50	$1,600	$1,600
Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan San Juan, PR	$3,707	$1,180 -68.17	$3,707	$3,707
Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia San Juan, PR	-	$8,451	-	-
NUC University - IBC Technical Division - Ponce Ponce, PR	-	$11,120 8.23	$10,274	$10,274
NUC University - IBC Technical Division - Fajardo Fajardo, PR	-	$11,120 8.23	$10,274	$10,274
NUC University - IBC Technical Division - Caguas Caguas, PR	-	$11,120 8.23	$10,274	$10,274
NUC University - IBC Technical Division - Escorial San Juan, PR	-	$11,120 8.23	$10,274	$10,274
NUC University - IBC Technical Division - Bayamon Bayamon, PR	-	$11,120 8.23	$10,274	$10,274
ICPR Junior College Hato Rey, PR	$6,830	$8,664 17.40	$7,380	$7,380
Mech-Tech College Caguas, PR	$9,042	$11,394 6.75	$10,674	$10,674
Colegio de Cinematograf?a Artes y Television Bayamon, PR	$6,560	$7,796 11.45	$6,995	$6,995
Escuela De Troqueleria Y Herramentaje Bayamon, PR	$3,850	$3,850 0.00	$3,850	$3,850
ICPR Junior College Manati, PR	$6,830	$8,664 17.40	$7,380	$7,380
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Education-PRAMI Fajardo, PR	$3,816 -2.15	$4,100 5.13	$3,900	$3,900

Trade Schools

Table. Puerto Rico colleges Vocational Program Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
	Largest Program	2024	2023
MyrAngel Beauty Institute San Lorenzo, PR	Largest Program	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$10,895 5.83	$10,295
Colegio Tecnico de Electricidad Galloza Aguada, PR	Electrician	$9,100 9.38	$8,320
Leston College Bayamon, PR	Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	$8,308 -28.22	$11,575
Cambridge Technical Institute Caguas, PR	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$12,050 0.00	$12,050
Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc Aguadilla, PR	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$11,025 6.42	$10,360
Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc Arecibo, PR	Electrician	$8,650 6.79	$8,100
IVAEM College Caguas, PR	Culinary Arts/Chef Training	$12,600 16.67	$10,800
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Carolina Carolina, PR	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$9,800 8.89	$9,000
Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad Ponce, PR	Electrician	$12,324 7.45	$11,470
Nova College de Puerto Rico Bayamon, PR	Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	$7,730 6.62	$7,250
Advantage Technical College Manati, PR	Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	$14,700 81.48	$8,100
Academia Serrant Inc Ponce, PR	Commercial Photography	$8,971 7.82	$8,320
Escuela de Peritos Electricistas de Isabela Inc Isabela, PR	Electrician	$9,350 7.61	$8,689
D'Mart Institute Barranquitas, PR	Barbering/Barber	$12,050 0.00	$12,050
Professional Technical Institution Bayamon, PR	Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	$12,850 6.20	$12,100
Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz Juana Diaz, PR	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$11,720 6.61	$10,993
Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, PR	Nursing Science	$22,490 9.76	$20,490
Institucion Chaviano de Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$11,100 56.78	$7,080
Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc Arroyo, PR	Welding Technology/Welder	$7,825 6.97	$7,315
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Arecibo Arecibo, PR	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$9,800 8.89	$9,000
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon Bayamon, PR	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$9,800 8.89	$9,000
Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$11,154 10.00	$10,140
Antilles School of Technical Careers San Juan, PR	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$12,480 7.22	$11,640
Institute of Beauty Careers Arecibo, PR	Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$10,640 15.65	$9,200
Instituto Educativo Premier Ponce, PR	Barbering/Barber	$10,950 6.21	$10,310
American Technical Institute Bayamon, PR	Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician	$13,603 0.00	$13,603
Neo-Esthetique European Institute San Juan, PR	Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	$12,759 6.73	$11,955
Advantage Technical College San Juan, PR	Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	$14,700 34.62	$10,920
Advantage Technical College-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR	Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	$14,700 34.62	$10,920
Leston College - Isabela Isabela, PR	Barbering/Barber	$12,425 14.37	$10,864

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