Published cost of attendance is $17,193. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,114, middle-income families pay around $13,017, higher-income families pay approximately $12,404.
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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) | $17,193 |
| Tuition and Fees | $5,354 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$6,203 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,990 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,114 |
| $30–48k | $10,534 |
| $48–75k | $13,017 |
| $75–110k | $13,600 |
| $110k+ | $12,404 |
Published cost of attendance is $17,193. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,114, middle-income families pay around $13,017, higher-income families pay approximately $12,404. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico at Ponce #31 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 97.9 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $5,500. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $29,384, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $62 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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 Ponce earn median 4-year earnings of $29,384, placing University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in the 0.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,243 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 28.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Puerto Rico at Ponce #1478 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other reports 66 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $33,568, ranked #7 nationally in its major. Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology reports 54 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $31,751, ranked #19 nationally in its major. Psychology, Other reports 47 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $23,999, ranked #4 nationally in its major. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions reports 39 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $22,339.
