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55.4%Acceptance
$7,986Tuition
2,367Students
40%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$30,626Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNAIAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,986
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,986
Average Net Price
$14,072
Students Receiving Financial Aid
74.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,385
Books & Supplies
$2,793
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$58/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
74.2%

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 $13,801
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,401
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,824
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,999

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay around $14,000 annually at UPR-Carolina, with costs varying little across income brackets. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay $13,801, while those from higher-income families pay roughly $15,000. Over four years, expect to spend about $56,000 total. Nearly three-quarters of students receive financial aid, reflecting the campus's mission to serve working-class Puerto Rican families.

The debt picture looks manageable compared to mainland schools. Graduates carry a median debt of just $5,500, translating to monthly payments of $58. With median earnings of $30,626 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume only 2.3% of income. This makes UPR-Carolina one of the more affordable pathways to a college credential. Students from low-income families get the best deal here, paying roughly the same as wealthier peers while accessing generous Pell Grant support that covers most expenses.

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