Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,139 when living on campus and $34,837 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,019 when living on campus and $52,717 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 | ||
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $13,292 | $16,624 | $800 | $19,518 | $12,806 |
| University of Connecticut | $20,366 | $43,034 | $990 | $18,326 | $19,094 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $12,460 | $25,736 | $1,600 | $14,966 | $14,966 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $17,462 | $40,130 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $17,462 | $40,130 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $17,472 | $40,140 | $990 | $21,828 | $19,094 |
| Average | $16,419 | $34,299 | $1,060 | $18,660 | $17,358 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,419 for in-state students and $34,299 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,034 and Eastern Connecticut State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,624 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $12,910 | $16,146 | $13,292 | $16,624 |
| University of Connecticut | $19,434 | $42,102 | $20,366 | $43,034 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $12,106 | $24,994 | $12,460 | $25,736 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $16,640 | $39,308 | $17,462 | $40,130 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $16,640 | $39,308 | $17,462 | $40,130 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $16,650 | $39,318 | $17,472 | $40,140 |
| Average | $15,730 | $33,529 | $16,419 | $34,299 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,004 for state residents and $30,051 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,746 and Eastern Connecticut State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,450.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $14,498 | $18,528 | $14,928 | $19,078 |
| University of Connecticut | $21,262 | $43,174 | $22,194 | $44,106 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $13,488 | $26,186 | $13,890 | $26,970 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,416 | $29,296 | $17,004 | $30,051 |
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 $18,660 when a student lives on campus and $17,358 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $17,258 | $2,260 | $10,283 | $2,523 | - |
| University of Connecticut | $13,996 | $4,330 | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| Central Connecticut State University | $12,710 | $2,256 | $12,710 | $2,256 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $17,498 | $4,330 | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| Average | $15,366 | $3,294 | $13,675 | $3,683 | - |