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54.0%Acceptance
$5,354Tuition
2,276Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$31,394Earnings
#10 in Puerto RicoPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,354
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,354
Average Net Price
$7,455
Students Receiving Financial Aid
81.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,385
Books & Supplies
$4,168
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$58/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
51.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
6.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
81.1%

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 $7,047
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,848
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,335
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,538
$110,001+ $9,585

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Cost Overview

Families at UPR Ponce pay between $7,047 and $9,585 per year depending on income, making this one of Puerto Rico's most affordable universities. Low-income families get the best deal at just over $7,000 annually. Over four years, total costs range from $28,188 to $38,340. The university serves an entirely Hispanic student body with 81% receiving Pell Grants.

Graduates leave with a median debt of just $5,500, translating to monthly payments of $58. This represents about 2% of the median starting salary of $31,394 ten years out. The low debt burden reflects both affordable tuition and strong financial aid, with nearly a quarter of students receiving institutional grants averaging $9,518.

Students from lower-income families get the strongest financial advantage here, paying roughly the same as their higher-income peers while receiving more grant aid.

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