Cheapest History Colleges in Puerto Rico

Public universities dominate affordable History education in Puerto Rico, with UPR-Rio Piedras offering the lowest net price at $6,507 despite maintaining selective 51.59% acceptance rates. The island's rich colonial heritage and growing cultural tourism sector create unique opportunities for History graduates, particularly in museum curation and heritage site management. Private institutions like Universidad Adventista charge $8,471 but achieve higher graduation rates at 46%, while the cost gap between public and private options can exceed $3,000 annually.

Programs

$6,507 – $12,684

Net Price Range

45.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

6 History Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, Puerto Rico	$6,507	$5,324	52.5%	51.6%
2	Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$8,471	$8,050	46.0%	83.1%
3	Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, Puerto Rico	$8,964	$5,580	31.6%	46.8%
4	University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Cayey, Puerto Rico	$9,148	$5,354	48.6%	49.3%
5	Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, Puerto Rico	$10,082	$6,340	47.9%	94.7%
6	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$12,684	$5,274	47.0%	54.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the large graduation rate differences between Puerto Rico History programs?

UPR-Rio Piedras achieves a 52.50% graduation rate, the highest among these programs, while Inter American Metro falls to just 31.60%. The 20-point spread often reflects different student support services and class sizes, with smaller private institutions sometimes struggling with resource limitations despite higher tuition costs.

How do acceptance rates vary among affordable History programs in Puerto Rico?

Pontifical Catholic University accepts 94.74% of applicants, making it the most accessible option, while Inter American Metro admits only 46.78%. Public universities maintain moderate selectivity, with UPR campuses accepting roughly half of applicants, balancing accessibility with academic standards.

Does attending a private History program in Puerto Rico justify the higher costs?

Private programs cost $2,000-4,000 more annually but show mixed results in graduation rates. Universidad Adventista achieves 46% graduation rates at $8,471, while some public options like UPR-Cayey reach 48.60% at just $9,148, suggesting institutional fit matters more than sector type.

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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.