Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $68,995 when living on campus and $67,791 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 | ||
| Wesleyan University | $67,316 | $1,200 | $20,504 | - | |
| University of Saint Joseph | $45,908 | $1,200 | $15,216 | $16,242 | |
| Mitchell College | $39,050 | $1,200 | $18,240 | $18,240 | |
| University of Hartford | $47,647 | $1,460 | $17,357 | $16,086 | |
| Fairfield University | $56,360 | $1,175 | $19,405 | $19,505 | |
| University of Bridgeport | $35,760 | - | $23,722 | $19,278 | |
| Average | $48,674 | $1,247 | $19,074 | $17,870 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $48,674 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,316 and University of Bridgeport has the lowest tuition & fees of $35,760 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wesleyan University | $64,022 | $67,316 | ||
| University of Saint Joseph | $44,006 | $45,908 | ||
| Mitchell College | $37,250 | $39,050 | ||
| University of Hartford | $46,148 | $47,647 | ||
| Fairfield University | $54,455 | $56,360 | ||
| University of Bridgeport | $35,760 | $35,760 | ||
| Average | $46,940 | $48,674 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $28,380 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Wesleyan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $66,716 and University of Hartford has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,084.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wesleyan University | $63,742 | $66,736 | ||
| University of Saint Joseph | $15,822 | $16,971 | ||
| Mitchell College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Hartford | $15,202 | $15,665 | ||
| Fairfield University | $20,149 | $20,740 | ||
| University of Bridgeport | $21,686 | $21,786 | ||
| Average | $27,320 | $28,380 | ||
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 $19,074 when a student lives on campus and $17,870 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wesleyan University | $19,034 | $1,470 | - | - | - |
| University of Saint Joseph | $13,590 | $1,626 | $13,590 | $2,652 | - |
| Mitchell College | $15,540 | $2,700 | $15,540 | $2,700 | - |
| University of Hartford | $13,945 | $3,412 | $12,301 | $3,785 | - |
| Fairfield University | $17,400 | $2,005 | $17,500 | $2,005 | - |
| University of Bridgeport | $16,350 | $7,372 | $8,776 | $10,502 | - |
| Average | $15,977 | $3,098 | $13,541 | $4,329 | - |