by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico stood at $9,870 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals came to $1,050; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,820 |
| Fees | $1,050 |
| Total | $9,870 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Expensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,740 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,172 |
| One Year Ago | $8,820 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,820 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has shifted across recent years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.58%, putting next year’s cost near $10,321.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,321 |
| In 2 Years | $10,793 |
| In 3 Years | $11,287 |
| In 4 Years | $11,803 |
| In 5 Years | $12,343 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $44,204.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico, go to the Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Financial Aid page.
