How much has BCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

In 2024, the COA is increased by 5.53% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $6,400 (2012) to $8,385 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 31.02% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Bayamon Community College.
BCC'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 higher 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 Bayamon Community College over the past 12 years. 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 31.02% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,385. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Bayamon Community College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2012-13$6,400-
2013-14$6,445 0.70%
2014-15$6,570 1.94%
2015-16$6,570 0.00%
2016-17$6,595 0.38%
2017-18$6,700 1.59%
2018-19$6,815 1.72%
2019-20$6,975 2.35%
2020-21$7,145 2.44%
2021-22$7,335 2.66%
2022-23$7,795 6.27%
2023-24$8,385 7.57%
Bayamon Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $800, and it has increased 33.33% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$600-
2013-14$625 4.17%
2014-15$645 3.20%
2015-16$645 0.00%
2016-17$650 0.78%
2017-18$650 0.00%
2018-19$650 0.00%
2019-20$670 3.08%
2020-21$700 4.48%
2021-22$715 2.14%
2022-23$786 9.93%
2023-24$800 1.78%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 52.81% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Bayamon Community College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$1,000-
2013-14$1,000 0.00%
2014-15$1,000 36.00%
2015-16$1,000 0.00%
2016-17$1,050 2.94%
2017-18$1,100 2.86%
2018-19$1,149 2.78%
2019-20$1,149 0.00%
2020-21$1,349 10.81%
2021-22$1,349 0.00%
2022-23$1,484 10.00%
2023-24$1,530 2.66%
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