Review the current tuition and fees for Caribbean University-Carolina, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Caribbean University-Carolina ran $8,844 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,500; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 |
| Fees | $1,500 |
| Total | $8,844 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Caribbean University-Carolina charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Caribbean University-Carolina costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Caribbean University-Carolina sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Caribbean University-Carolina Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Caribbean University-Carolina has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,657 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,776 |
| One Year Ago | $4,776 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,344 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Caribbean University - Carolina has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition went up 53.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $13,599 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 18.92%, putting next year’s cost near $10,517.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,517 |
| In 2 Years | $12,506 |
| In 3 Years | $14,871 |
| In 4 Years | $17,684 |
| In 5 Years | $21,029 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $55,578.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Caribbean University-Carolina, check out the Caribbean University-Carolina Financial Aid page.