Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina is -$1 for Puerto Rico residents and $7,986 for out-of-state students. The 2024 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($8,233) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,872.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UPRCA is $0 for Puerto Rico residents and $7,986 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,457 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.27% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Puerto Rico schools with tuition changes from last year at Puerto Rico colleges tuition change page.
UPRCA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,986 $7,986$15,114
2023-2024-$7,986$15,457
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina - COA
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UPRCA. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Puerto Rico residents and $157 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$157$157
2023-2024$0$157
2024-2025-$157
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Puerto Rico-Carolina and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Puerto Rico-Carolina and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina$7,986$7,986
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras$5,324$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez$5,274$5,274
University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon$6,284$6,284
University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo$5,324$5,324
University of Puerto Rico-Humacao$5,324$5,364

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UPRCA?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UPRCA is $36,521.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$8,420$8,877$9,358$9,866$36,521
Class of 2029Fall 2025$8,877$9,358$9,866$10,402$38,503
Class of 2030Fall 2026$9,358$9,866$10,402$10,967$40,593
Class of 2031Fall 2027$9,866$10,402$10,967$11,562$42,797
Class of 2032Fall 2028$10,402$10,967$11,562$12,189$45,120

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $108,392.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$26,556$26,900$27,270$27,666$108,392
Class of 2029Fall 2025$26,900$27,270$27,666$28,091$109,927
Class of 2030Fall 2026$27,270$27,666$28,091$28,547$111,574
Class of 2031Fall 2027$27,666$28,091$28,547$29,033$113,337
Class of 2032Fall 2028$28,091$28,547$29,033$29,553$115,224

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 90% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $76,956.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$18,697$19,041$19,411$19,807$76,956
Class of 2029Fall 2025$19,041$19,411$19,807$20,232$78,491
Class of 2030Fall 2026$19,411$19,807$20,232$20,688$80,138
Class of 2031Fall 2027$19,807$20,232$20,688$21,174$81,901
Class of 2032Fall 2028$20,232$20,688$21,174$21,694$83,788

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Puerto Rico-Carolina.
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University of Puerto Rico-Carolina 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,986$2,793$15,457$7,986$2,793 $15,457

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