How much has Caribbean University-Vega Baja'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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja's current cost is $17,527. In 2024, the COA is same as last year cost.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $4,850 (2012) to $5,966 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 46.23% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $4,940 (year 2012) to $6,350 (year 2024). The 2024 tuition & fees are the same as last year (2023) at Caribbean University-Vega Baja.
Caribbean University-Vega Baja'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 Caribbean University-Vega Baja over the past 12 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $17,527. 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 46.23% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $5,966. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Caribbean University-Vega Baja over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
2012-13$4,850$4,940-
2013-14$4,850$5,060 0.00%
2014-15$4,970$3,765 2.47%
2015-16$5,100$4,340 2.62%
2016-17$5,182$4,389 1.61%
2017-18$5,264$6,112 1.58%
2018-19$5,424$6,112 3.04%
2019-20$5,542$6,224 2.18%
2020-21$5,496$6,164 -0.83%
2021-22$5,496$6,164 0.00%
2022-23$5,966$6,252 8.55%
2023-24$5,966$6,350 0.00%
Caribbean University-Vega Baja Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,650, and it has increased 37.50% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,200-
2013-14$1,236 3.00%
2014-15$1,246 0.81%
2015-16$1,246 0.00%
2016-17$1,246 0.00%
2017-18$1,259 1.04%
2018-19$1,272 1.03%
2019-20$1,272 0.00%
2020-21$1,100 -13.52%
2021-22$1,100 0.00%
2022-23$1,650 50.00%
2023-24$1,650 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 53.47% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Caribbean University-Vega Baja.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$1,100-
2013-14$1,165 19.46%
2014-15$1,305 6.22%
2015-16$1,503 4.01%
2016-17$1,728 3.84%
2017-18$1,892 2.14%
2018-19$1,910 1.01%
2019-20$1,910 0.00%
2020-21$1,910 0.00%
2021-22$1,910 0.00%
2022-23$1,957 25.17%
2023-24$1,958 0.00%
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