It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $2,950 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,487. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce can expect to spend about $23,187 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,278 | $15,170 |
| — Housing | $2,950 | |
| — Meals | $6,487 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,285 | $6,661 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,624 | $3,624 |
| Total | $23,187 | $25,455 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $107,350 for living costs.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,224 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,747 |
| One Year Ago | $12,948 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,278 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,600 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,053 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,652 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,409 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 10.0% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $24,509 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $29,318 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $25,962 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $107,350 for four years, or about $50,471 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 205 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |