TL;DR: Jose Rizal University's own SY 2025-2026 fee schedule lists College Division published rates from about ₱31,400 to ₱52,100 per semester for incoming (non-JRU-graduate) freshmen, depending on program — Applied Mathematics is cheapest, Entertainment and Multimedia Computing is priciest. Senior high school runs ₱21,340 to ₱28,910 per semester by strand. JRU-graduate students and cash/prompt payers get a lower rate. The school offers three named scholarship tracks that can cover 100% of tuition for qualifying students, plus installment plans through Bukas.
Jose Rizal University in Mandaluyong is one of the older private universities in Metro Manila, and its tuition sits in the mid-range for the area — more than a budget private college but well below Ateneo, DLSU, or UST. This guide walks through JRU's actual published per-program fee schedule for college and senior high school, what's included, the scholarships on offer, and how the cost compares to nearby schools. All figures below come from JRU's own "Total School Fees Per Program" documents published on its admissions site for SY 2025-2026; JRU currently has no dedicated profile page on SchoolFinderPH, so it's referenced by name rather than linked.
How Much Is Jose Rizal University Tuition Per Semester?
JRU publishes a "Total School Fees Per Program" schedule for its College Division each school year, broken out by program and by whether the student already graduated from a JRU division. For SY 2025-2026's first semester, a Year 1, non-JRU-graduate student pays a published rate of roughly ₱31,383 to ₱52,122 per semester depending on program, with a lower prompt-payment (cash) rate and a higher installment rate also listed for each program.
Disclaimer: JRU's own documents label these fees "tentative," and rates change by school year and by year level (returning students on 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year typically pay a different rate than incoming Year 1 students). Always confirm the current schedule directly with JRU's Accounting or Admissions Office before enrolling.
JRU Tuition by Program: What the Table Shows
The table below lists JRU's official Year 1 published rate per semester by program, for both non-JRU graduates (students coming from another school) and JRU graduates (students who finished JHS or SHS at JRU itself).
| Program | Non-JRU Graduate (Published) | JRU Graduate (Published) |
|---|---|---|
| BS Applied Mathematics | ₱31,383 | ₱28,194 |
| BS Psychology | ₱38,015 | ₱34,472 |
| BA Psychology | ₱37,566 | ₱34,090 |
| BS Tourism / Hospitality Management | ₱38,455 | ₱34,846 |
| BA (English, History, Math & Eco) | ₱41,655 | ₱37,566 |
| BS Business Administration (BSBA) | ₱41,558 | ₱37,484 |
| BS Legal Management (BSLGM) | ₱41,558 | ₱37,484 |
| Bachelor of Secondary Education | ₱41,558 | ₱37,484 |
| BS Accountancy | ₱39,971 | ₱36,135 |
| BS Nursing | ₱39,816 | ₱36,600 |
| BS Electronic Engineering | ₱44,165 | ₱39,868 |
| BS Information Technology | ₱44,110 | ₱40,363 |
| BS Criminology | ₱45,052 | ₱40,269 |
| Bachelor in Elementary Education | ₱44,718 | ₱40,644 |
| BS Computer Engineering | ₱46,059 | ₱41,933 |
| BS IT-Business Analytics | ₱48,977 | ₱44,668 |
| BS Entertainment & Multimedia Computing | ₱52,122 | ₱47,813 |
Figures are the "published rate" column from JRU's SY 2025-2026 1st semester fee schedule. Prompt-payment (cash) rates run about 5-7% lower across all programs, and installment rates run about 10% higher. JRU's schedule notes that co-curricular, OJT, and practicum fees tied to industry partners are billed separately and are not included in these totals.
How Does JRU Senior High School Tuition Compare by Strand?
JRU's SHS Division publishes a separate fee schedule by strand and grade level, with a discount for students who completed junior high at JRU, at another private school under the ESC voucher, or at a public school. Regular-rate Grade 11 published fees range from ₱21,340 (ABM, Arts and Design, HSSGA, Sports, Tour Guiding) up to ₱26,370 (STEM), with Animation and CHSS priced around ₱26,000-26,350. Grade 12 published rates run from ₱22,941 up to ₱28,910 for STEM.
Public JHS completers get the steepest discount: a public-school graduate entering ABM Grade 11 pays a published rate of ₱10,090 versus ₱21,340 for a student with no JHS-completer discount, roughly half price. This mirrors the government's SHS voucher framework, where the subsidy effectively lowers what the school charges completers of public JHS.
Why Does JRU Charge Different Rates by Program?
JRU's per-program pricing reflects lab and equipment costs more than prestige. Applied Mathematics, the cheapest listed college program, has no laboratory or clinical component. Entertainment and Multimedia Computing and the engineering programs (Computer and Electronic Engineering) sit at the top of the list because they require computer labs, specialized software, and equipment-heavy coursework. Nursing and Criminology, which carry licensure-exam and practicum requirements, land in the upper-middle of the range.
This is a common pattern across Philippine private universities: lecture-only programs in the humanities and social sciences generally cost less per unit than lab-heavy STEM, health science, or computing programs, since laboratory fees are billed on top of base tuition.
What Scholarships Does Jose Rizal University Offer?
JRU runs several named scholarship and financial-aid programs rather than one blanket policy:
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| La Pluma Scholarship | 100% off tuition and miscellaneous fees, book reimbursement, stipend for valedictorians | Top 10 of JHS/SHS/College batch of 100+ (Elem/JHS) or 80+ (SHS) students |
| Academic Scholarship A | 100% off tuition, 20% off miscellaneous fees | Pass the JRU Scholarship Qualifying Exam (any school) |
| Academic Scholarship B | 100% off tuition | Pass the JRU Scholarship Qualifying Exam (any school) |
| JRU Alumni Association (JRUAA) Scholarship | 100% off tuition and fees, possible stipend/book allowance | Bachelor's degree candidates, alumni-funded, case by case |
According to JRU's own scholarships page, La Pluma renewal in college requires maintaining a 1.25 GPA, while Academic Scholarship A requires a 1.50 GPA with no grade below 1.75 to keep the award each semester. JRU also partners with Bukas for tuition installment financing for families who don't qualify for a scholarship but need to spread out payments.
Is JRU Cheaper Than Other Manila-Area Universities?
JRU's per-semester range of roughly ₱31,000-₱52,000 puts it solidly in the mid-range private university bracket for Metro Manila, above budget private colleges but well under UST, Ateneo, or DLSU.
| School | Approx. Tuition Range (per semester) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Rizal University | ₱31,000–₱52,000 | Mid-range private, program-dependent |
| Mid-range private (national benchmark) | ₱25,000–₱55,000 | CEU, FEU Tech-tier schools |
| Premium private (UST, Ateneo, DLSU) | ₱55,000–₱110,000 | Broader academic menu, higher name recognition |
| Budget private | ₱8,000–₱25,000 | Smaller CHED colleges, AMA, STI |
Mid-range, premium, and budget bracket figures are drawn from SchoolFinderPH's own college tuition fee per semester in the Philippines breakdown. See also affordable colleges in the Philippines and cheapest private universities in the Philippines if JRU's range is still above your budget.
JRU sits close to the middle of that spectrum: pricier than the cheapest CHED-recognized colleges, but roughly half of what a comparable program costs at UST or DLSU.
Beyond Tuition: What Else to Budget For
JRU's own fee schedule flags that its "Total School Fees" figure does not capture everything a student pays across the year:
- OJT, practicum, and co-curricular fees. JRU explicitly states these "cannot be ascertained" in advance for programs with industry tie-ups (Nursing clinical rotations, Criminology field training, IT internships).
- Books and course materials, particularly for Accountancy, Nursing, and Engineering, which use specialized or updated annually texts.
- Uniforms, required across most Philippine private universities and not part of the tuition line.
- Transportation, since the Mandaluyong campus sits along Shaw Boulevard, a high-traffic commercial corridor.
Ask JRU's Accounting Office for a full first-year cost estimate specific to your program before enrolling, not just the "Total School Fees" figure.
How to Decide If JRU Fits Your Budget
- Check your program's actual rate, not a university-wide average. JRU's per-program spread is wide — nearly ₱21,000 separates Applied Mathematics from Entertainment and Multimedia Computing per semester.
- Take the JRU Scholarship Qualifying Exam even if you're not a top-ten graduate. Academic Scholarship A and B are open to incoming students from any school, not just JRU's own JHS/SHS completers.
- Compare the JRU-graduate discount. If you're already enrolled in JRU's Junior High or Senior High, staying through college nets a lower published rate than transferring in from outside.
- Ask about installment terms through Bukas if a scholarship isn't in reach; JRU is a listed partner institution for tuition financing.
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Sources
- Jose Rizal University — SY 2025-2026 College Division Schedule of Fees (official PDF)
- Jose Rizal University — SY 2025-2026 Senior High School Division Schedule of Fees, 1st Semester (official PDF)
- Jose Rizal University — School Fees (official)
- Jose Rizal University — Scholarships (official)
- José Rizal University — Wikipedia
- SchoolFinderPH — College Tuition Fee Per Semester in the Philippines
