Cheapest Social Sciences Colleges in Puerto Rico

Public universities in Puerto Rico offer Social Sciences, General programs at remarkably low costs, with the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras charging just $6,507 in net price while maintaining a 52.50% graduation rate. The $6,517 gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs reflects the significant savings available through the UPR system. Social sciences graduates find opportunities in Puerto Rico's growing nonprofit sector and government agencies focused on social policy and community development.

Programs

$6,507 – $13,024

Net Price Range

$10,185

Avg. Program Earnings

43.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Social Sciences, General 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 Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, Puerto Rico	$7,668	$6,920	30.2%
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	University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, Puerto Rico	$11,759	$5,324	50.7%	60.0%
6	University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	$12,684	$5,274	47.0%	54.4%
7	Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Santurce, Puerto Rico	$13,024	$6,360	43.6%	55.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras the most affordable option?

UPR-Rio Piedras offers the lowest net price at $6,507 while maintaining the highest graduation rate at 52.50% among these programs. The flagship campus combines affordability with academic strength, accepting 51.59% of applicants.

How do private universities compare in cost to public options?

Private institutions like Universidad del Sagrado Corazon charge $13,024 in net price, nearly double the cost of UPR-Rio Piedras at $6,507. However, private schools often have smaller class sizes and different admission selectivity rates.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in Puerto Rico?

The data shows mixed results, with the cheapest program at UPR-Rio Piedras achieving the highest graduation rate at 52.50%. UPR-Arecibo costs $11,759 but maintains a strong 50.70% graduation rate, while some mid-priced programs show lower completion rates.

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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.