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52.8%Acceptance
$5,580Tuition
2,602Students
43%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$26,721Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,580
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,580
Average Net Price
$8,245
Students Receiving Financial Aid
81.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,498
Books & Supplies
$2,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,375
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$68/mo
Students Taking Federal Loans
18.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
81.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,012
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,421
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,650
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,835

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Cost Overview

Families actually pay around $8,245 per year at Inter American University-Ponce, despite the $5,580 sticker price. The net cost rises with income, from $8,012 for families earning under $30K to $12,835 for those making $75K-$110K annually. Over four years, students typically spend about $33,000 total.

Most graduates carry modest debt loads of $6,375, translating to just $68 monthly payments after graduation. These payments represent a manageable portion of the typical graduate's $26,721 median earnings. Nearly 82% of students receive financial aid, with Pell Grant recipients making up the same percentage of the student body.

The best deal goes to lower-income Puerto Rican families, who benefit from both the university's mission to serve the island's Hispanic community and federal aid programs that keep costs affordable for working-class students.

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