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$8,054Tuition
25,881Students
56%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$24,785Earnings
#12 in Puerto RicoPrivate forprofit4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,054
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,884
Average Net Price
$5,732
Students Receiving Financial Aid
71.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,936
Books & Supplies
$1,065
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
29.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
35.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
71.5%

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 $5,419
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,194
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,947
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,658
$110,001+ $13,669

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $5,732 annually after aid at NUC University, making four years cost about $23,000 total. Low-income families ($0-30K) pay just $5,419 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) face $13,669 annually. Nearly three-quarters of students receive financial aid, reflecting the school's focus on serving Puerto Rico's working-class Hispanic population.

Graduates leave with $9,500 in median debt, translating to $101 monthly payments. That's manageable against median earnings of $24,785 ten years out, though only 29% successfully repay their loans. The employment rate sits at 60% after graduation. Women make up two-thirds of the student body at this career-focused institution.

The best deal goes to local, low-income Hispanic students who represent NUC's core mission. Out-of-state students pay only $1,830 more than residents, but 85% of students come from Puerto Rico anyway.

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