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98.2%Acceptance
$6,238Tuition
273Students
39%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$24,908Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,238
Average Net Price
$9,421
Students Receiving Financial Aid
76.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,038
Books & Supplies
$3,512
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$164/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
31.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
76.0%

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 $8,370
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,504
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,663

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $8,370 and $11,663 per year depending on income, making this one of Puerto Rico's most affordable Catholic universities. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $8,370 annually, while those from middle-income families ($48,000-$75,000) pay $11,663. Over four years, total costs range from $33,480 to $46,652.

Three-quarters of students receive financial aid, though only 14% get institutional grants averaging $6,000. Graduates leave with a median debt of $15,500, translating to $164 monthly payments. With median earnings of $24,908 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 8% of income. The low 32% loan repayment rate suggests many graduates struggle financially after college.

Low-income Catholic students who plan to stay in Puerto Rico get the best deal here, especially those who can complete their degree within four years rather than the typical six.

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