See current tuition and fees for University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras amounted to $5,354 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $330; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 |
| Fees | $330 |
| Total | $5,354 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is comparatively affordable.
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-Rio Piedras Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras has shifted 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 here shows how tuition at UPR Rio Piedras has trended over the reported 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 the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.78%, which puts the figure next year near $5,502.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like 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 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $22,939.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, visit the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Financial Aid page.