Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,523 when living on campus and $30,842 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,961 when living on campus and $39,281 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Western Connecticut State University | $12,763 | $16,095 | $1,300 | $16,489 | $17,514 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $12,828 | $26,104 | $1,200 | $18,816 | $17,514 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $13,292 | $16,624 | $800 | $19,518 | $12,806 |
| Charter Oak State College | - | $8,506 | $2,000 | - | $12,704 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $12,460 | $25,736 | $1,600 | $14,966 | $14,966 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $17,462 | $40,130 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| Average | $13,761 | $22,199 | $1,315 | $17,447 | $15,766 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,761 for in-state students and $22,199 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut-Avery Point requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,130 and Charter Oak State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,506 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Connecticut State University | $12,345 | $25,239 | $12,763 | $16,095 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $12,414 | $25,302 | $12,828 | $26,104 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $12,910 | $16,146 | $13,292 | $16,624 |
| Charter Oak State College | $8,254 | $10,796 | - | $8,506 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $12,106 | $24,994 | $12,460 | $25,736 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $16,640 | $39,308 | $17,462 | $40,130 |
| Average | $12,445 | $23,631 | $13,761 | $22,199 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,420 for state residents and $19,923 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Central Connecticut State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,380 and Charter Oak State College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,522.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Connecticut State University | $13,907 | $26,605 | $14,319 | $18,469 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $14,099 | $23,892 | $14,541 | $24,744 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $14,498 | $18,528 | $14,928 | $19,078 |
| Charter Oak State College | $10,104 | $10,578 | - | $10,352 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $13,488 | $26,186 | $13,890 | $26,970 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,219 | $21,158 | $14,420 | $19,923 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,447 when a student lives on campus and $15,766 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Connecticut State University | $15,131 | $1,358 | $9,282 | $8,232 | - |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $14,700 | $4,116 | $9,282 | $8,232 | - |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $17,258 | $2,260 | $10,283 | $2,523 | - |
| Charter Oak State College | - | - | $6,400 | $6,304 | - |
| Central Connecticut State University | $12,710 | $2,256 | $12,710 | $2,256 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| Average | $14,950 | $2,498 | $10,454 | $5,313 | - |