by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo came in at $5,354 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $330; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 |
| Fees | $330 |
| Total | $5,354 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo prices compare to peer 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 |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,640 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,024 |
| One Year Ago | $5,024 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,024 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UPR Arecibo has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.78%, so a year from now students could pay around $5,502.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,502 |
| In 2 Years | $5,654 |
| In 3 Years | $5,811 |
| In 4 Years | $5,972 |
| In 5 Years | $6,137 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $22,939.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, see the University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Financial Aid page.
