How much has Automeca Technical College-Ponce's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by inf% from (-), where Automeca Technical College-Ponce's current cost is $18,945. In 2024, the COA is increased by 17.71% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,256 (2012) to $8,895 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 22.69% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Automeca Technical College-Ponce.
Automeca Technical College-Ponce'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 Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Automeca Technical College-Ponce over the past 12 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $18,945. 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 22.69% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,895. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Automeca Technical College-Ponce over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2012-13$7,256-
2013-14$7,256 0.00%
2014-15$7,256 0.00%
2015-16$7,356 1.38%
2016-17$7,441 1.16%
2017-18$7,441 0.00%
2018-19$7,501 0.81%
2019-20$7,601 1.33%
2020-21$7,695 1.24%
2021-22$7,895 2.60%
2022-23$8,295 5.07%
2023-24$8,895 7.23%
Automeca Technical College-Ponce Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $300, and it has not changed since 2012.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$300-
2013-14$300 0.00%
2014-15$300 0.00%
2015-16$300 0.00%
2016-17$300 0.00%
2017-18$300 0.00%
2018-19$300 0.00%
2019-20$300 0.00%
2020-21$300 0.00%
2021-22$300 0.00%
2022-23$300 0.00%
2023-24$300 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 34.48% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Automeca Technical College-Ponce.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$2,500-
2013-14$2,500 25.00%
2014-15$2,500 0.00%
2015-16$2,500 0.00%
2016-17$2,500 0.00%
2017-18$2,500 0.00%
2018-19$2,499 0.00%
2019-20$2,499 0.00%
2020-21$2,499 0.00%
2021-22$2,499 0.00%
2022-23$2,499 0.00%
2023-24$3,750 30.00%
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