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Find Out the Total University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Costs

How much does it cost to go to UPR Ponce?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of UPR Ponce. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of University of Puerto Rico - Ponce including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

Undergraduate Net Price Unknown

We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for University of Puerto Rico - Ponce.

Breakdown of College Costs for Freshmen

Grant and scholarship aid was given to 96% of freshman students.

The average amount awarded was $5,429.

When subtracted from the total cost to attend UPR Ponce and live off campus, the average annual net price for freshmen receiving aid was $16,021.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
576 Total Freshmen
22 (4%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.N/A$21,450$10,289
554 (96%) split a total of $3,007,666 for an average of $5,429 eachN/A$16,021$4,860

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

Net Price Based on Family Income Level

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelNet Price
0-30k$6,638
30k-48k$7,252
48k-75k$8,545
75k-110k$8,371
110k +N/A

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

Freshmen Receiving Aid Net Price Trend

Over a period of six years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at University of Puerto Rico - Ponce has increased by an average of 10.3% per year.

Net Price Trends at University of Puerto Rico - Ponce

Comparing Out-of-Pocket College Costs

An overall average net price of $16,021 puts University of Puerto Rico - Ponce below the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at University of Puerto Rico - Ponce

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