by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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What it costs to attend Inter American U of Puerto Rico-Fajardo stands at about $14,991.00 per academic year.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $5,780.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,211.00 |
| Total cost | $14,991.00 |
| That is 54% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,991.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,960.00 |
| Net price | $8,031.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,991.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,128.00 |
| Net price | $7,863.00 |
| That is 76% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 3.0% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Freshman year | $8,100.00 | $8,273.00 | $15,442.00 |
| Senior year | $8,853.00 | $9,042.00 | $16,878.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $33,890.00 | $34,614.00 | $64,612.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,911.00 | $13,187.00 | $24,615.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $390.00 | $398.00 | $744.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,801.00 | $47,801.00 | $89,227.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Freshman year | $8,100.00 | $8,273.00 | $15,442.00 |
| Senior year | $8,343.00 | $8,522.00 | $15,907.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $16,443.00 | $16,794.00 | $31,349.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,264.00 | $6,398.00 | $11,943.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $189.00 | $193.00 | $361.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,707.00 | $23,192.00 | $43,291.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $9,230.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,787.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,581.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,031.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,943.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,762.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,891.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
Median graduate debt at Inter American U of Puerto Rico-Fajardo stands at $5,500.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,400.00 |
| 25th | $2,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $5,500.00 |
| 90th | $5,750.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt page.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,750.00 |
The federal default-rate classification for Inter American U of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is Low (<5%).
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Inter American U of Puerto Rico-Fajardo come to $41,222,045.00 over 4,382 student borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 20 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,014.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Inter American U of Puerto Rico-Fajardo, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.