by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce amounted to $5,354 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
The fees portion of those totals came to $330; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 |
| Fees | $330 |
| Total | $5,354 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will University of Puerto Rico at Ponce cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how University of Puerto Rico at Ponce 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 | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,640 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,024 |
| One Year Ago | $5,024 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,024 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UPR Ponce has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.58%, so a year from now students could pay around $5,491.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,491 |
| In 2 Years | $5,632 |
| In 3 Years | $5,777 |
| In 4 Years | $5,925 |
| In 5 Years | $6,077 |
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 $22,825.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce, go to the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Financial Aid page.
