The Net Price Calculator (NPC) is a tool that allows students, parents and/or caregivers to estimate the costs of studies at our institution. This taking into consideration the scholarships granted by federal, state and institutional. The costs and availability of financial aid change from year to year.
To access the fees and tuition costs that will be valid as of the academic year 2018-2019, visit Río Piedras Campus Tuition Costs. The costs of tuition and special fees for services vary according to the level of the academic program.
Undergraduate Fees and Tuition
Additional Program Expenses (estimated)
Optional but Encouraged Activities
Undergraduate Fees and Tuition
| Fee and Tuition | Cost | Comments |
| Undergraduate Credit | $145.00 per credit | |
| Facilities-Construction Fee | $100.00 per tuition period | |
| Laboratory Fee | $100.00 | Students enrolled in courses that require practice in laboratories will pay a fee for every laboratory course. They can pay up to three laboratory fees per semester. |
| Technology Fee | $50.00 per tuition period | |
| Health Insurance | Fee varies according to amount of coverage: basic coverage with pharmacy for the first semester of the 2016-2017 academic session begins at $418.00 (up to $1,150.00) and increases to $586.00 (up to $1,609.00) the second semester. | Students may provide proof of having an active private health insurance policy to be exempt of this charge. |
| Admission Fee (new student) | $30.00 | |
| Late Admissions Fee | $45.00 | |
| Late Tuition Payment Fee | $20.00 | |
| Food | Between $12.00 and $18.00 per day | |
| Books | $500.00 per semester | |
| Uniforms | $150.00 | |
| Medical Certificate for course NUTR 4085 | $30.00 – $40.00 | |
| Hepatitis B Vaccination (3 doses) required for course NUTR 4159, Chicken Pox Vaccination (or antibody titers) | $180.00 – $300.00
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| Transportation | $500.00 to $1,000.00 annually | |
| Housing | The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, has 1 housing complex (Plaza Universitaria) for students. There are also private houses, dormitories or residences near the campus; the costs vary according to the number of persons in every room, available services and location. For more information, access Facebook: Plaza Universitaria Residencias |
Additional Program Expenses (estimated)
| Fee and Tuition | Cost | Comments |
| White lab coat | $50 | |
| Scrubs | $75 | |
| Immunizations (if not UTD) | Variable | |
| Transportation to field sites | Variable | |
| Laptop (requirement) | $500-$1,500 |
Optional but Encouraged Activities
| Fee and Tuition | Cost | Comments |
| Membership – Círculo de Dietética | New registration $20 then $15 annually | |
| Membership – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | $58 annually | |
| Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) | Variable | |
| Study Abroad | Variable |