by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were $6,550 annually for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $790; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,760 |
| Fees | $790 |
| Total | $6,550 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,920 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,160 |
| One Year Ago | $5,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,760 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 4.3%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $6,834 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 6.37%, so a year from now students could pay around $6,967.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,967 |
| In 2 Years | $7,410 |
| In 3 Years | $7,882 |
| In 4 Years | $8,384 |
| In 5 Years | $8,918 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $30,643.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, go to the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Financial Aid page.
