University of Puerto Rico at Cayey's published cost of attendance is $15,909. Net price by income band shows strong affordability across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $9,495, middle-income families pay around $11,897, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,433.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $15,909 |
| Tuition and Fees | $5,354 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,733 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,176 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,495 |
| $30–48k | $9,682 |
| $48–75k | $11,897 |
| $75–110k | $12,913 |
| $110k+ | $13,433 |
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey's published cost of attendance is $15,909. Net price by income band shows strong affordability across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $9,495, middle-income families pay around $11,897, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,433. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico At Cayey #24 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public institution with a mission-driven commitment to access, UPR Cayey delivers some of the lowest net prices in the Azimuth coverage set, making it an exceptionally affordable option for Puerto Rican families and students from across the island. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $5,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $32,963, median federal debt of $5,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $56 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, projected four-year earnings of $24,433 would shift the real monthly burden, a pattern worth exploring at the program level in the Financial GPS framework. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios and household context, use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Puerto Rico at Cayey earn median 4-year earnings of $32,963, placing University of Puerto Rico at Cayey in the 0.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,787 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 45.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico at Cayey #1446 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Biology, General reports 86 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $41,763, ranked #305 nationally in its major. Natural Sciences reports 82 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $42,313, ranked #4 nationally in its major. Psychology, Other reports 54 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $25,313, ranked #3 nationally in its major. Accounting and Related Services reports 41 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $35,981, ranked #279 nationally in its major.
