For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Puerto Rico is $4,902 for Puerto Rico residents and $8,824 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Puerto Rico, the average tuition & fees are $8,389 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Puerto Rico is - for Puerto Rico residents and $5,932 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Puerto Rico, the average graduate tuition is $7,238.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,619 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $11,325. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.
Average Cost of Attendance (COA)
In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Puerto Rico is $8,012 for residents and $11,935 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $23,672. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $1,679 for Puerto Rico residents and $4,597 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $8,012 | $11,935 |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $1,679 | $4,597 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $23,672 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Puerto Rico, 139 out of 145 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 19 public and 69 private colleges in Puerto Rico. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Puerto Rico is $4,902 for Puerto Rico residents and $5,531 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,389
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is - for residents and $2,918 for out-of-state students.
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $4,902 | $5,531 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $8,389 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | - | $2,918 |
| Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $11,552 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Puerto Rico, 54 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Puerto Rico is - for Puerto Rico residents and $4,716 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $5,891
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | - | $4,716 |
| Private Schools | $5,891 | |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Puerto Rico is $142 for Puerto Rico residents and $158 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $227
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is - for Puerto Rico residents and $225 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $259
| Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $142 | $158 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $227 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | - | $75 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | - | $225 |
| Private Schools | $259 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Puerto Rico
At colleges in Puerto Rico, the average living cost is $13,619 when a student lives on campus facility and $11,325 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | - | $12,202 |
| Private Schools | $13,619 | $11,145 |
