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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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