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University of Puerto Rico-Utuado

#954 in US ranking Utuado, PR
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Cost

Cost / year
$21,273
Tuition & fees
$5,324
Avg. aid
$7,480
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
64%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
23%
Median salary
$16,943
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?

For the reported 2024-25 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition at UPR Utuado was $5,024, with $300 in required fees. The reported tuition and fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates. A reported part-time tuition charge was $157 per credit hour; part-time students should check which additional fees apply.

  • Full-time tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $5,324.
  • Average net price for students from families with annual income of $0-$48,000: $13,567.
  • Average net price for students from families with annual income of $48,001-$75,000: $14,709.

Tuition and fees are only part of an annual budget. Commuters may also pay for transportation, food, books, supplies, and housing away from campus. Net price estimates account for aid and broader attendance expenses, which is why a net price can exceed the tuition-and-fees figure. An individual award and living arrangement may produce a different result.

Reported aid figures show that 98% of students received financial aid and 7% received student loans. Eligible students can ask the financial aid office about federal grants, other applicable assistance, scholarships, and federal loans. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the starting point for federal aid consideration; receiving aid previously does not establish eligibility or an award amount for a future year.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Puerto Rico-Utuado?

Students who want paid work while enrolled should ask UPR Utuado's financial aid office about Federal Work-Study eligibility and available positions. Federal Work-Study is need-based student employment, not a grant paid automatically to everyone offered aid.

An ordinary part-time job may be available without a Work-Study award, while an internship may be unpaid, paid, or taken for academic credit depending on its terms. Students should distinguish among those arrangements when planning their budget. For career-related work, a useful first contact is the academic department for the intended major; students can ask about approved internships, local employers, and any requirements for earning course credit.

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$5,324
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$5,324
Tuition
$5,024
Fees
$300

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$21,273
Tuition & fees
$5,324
Housing, food, books & other
$15,949

98% of undergraduates receive aid, $7,480 on average

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

Off campus, not with family
$16,605
Off campus, with family
$4,154

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$13,564
$30,001–48,000
$13,567
$48,001–75,000
$14,709

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Tuition Plans

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

Prepaid tuition plan

No

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$7,480

All

$7,550

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
98%

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
84%
Students with federal loans
7%
Median debt at completion
$5,500

University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$2,876

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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