Cheapest English Language and Literature Colleges in Puerto Rico

Universidad Central de Bayamón delivers Puerto Rico's most affordable English Literature program at just $4,285 net cost, nearly $2,200 less than the second cheapest option. Private institutions dominate this field with five of seven programs, yet their costs vary dramatically from $4,285 to $10,082. English graduates find opportunities in Puerto Rico's growing bilingual media sector and tourism industry, where strong writing skills in both languages command premium salaries.

Programs

$4,285 – $12,684

Net Price Range

45.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 English Language and Literature, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Universidad Central de Bayamon Bayamón, Puerto Rico	$4,285	$5,986	37.9%	80.4%
2	University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, Puerto Rico	$6,507	$5,324	52.5%	51.6%
3	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$8,264	$6,238	42.1%	99.8%
4	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, Puerto Rico	$9,034	$5,580	42.7%	40.1%
5	University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Cayey, Puerto Rico	$9,148	$5,354	48.6%	49.3%
6	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, Puerto Rico	$10,082	$6,340	47.9%	94.7%
7	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$12,684	$5,274	47.0%	54.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Universidad Central de Bayamón so much cheaper than other English programs?

The private nonprofit charges just $4,285 net cost compared to $6,507 at UPR-Rio Piedras, the next most affordable option. Despite being private, their financial aid packages reduce costs below even public university levels.

How do graduation rates compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Universidad Central de Bayamón graduates 37.90% of students while UPR-Mayaguez, the most expensive at $12,684, graduates 47.00%. The mid-range UPR-Rio Piedras leads with 52.50% graduation rate at $6,507 net cost.

Does acceptance rate affect program quality at these schools?

Pontifical Catholic-Mayaguez accepts 99.77% of applicants yet maintains a 42.10% graduation rate. Meanwhile, Inter American-San German accepts only 40.11% but graduates 42.70%, showing selectivity doesn't guarantee better outcomes.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.