Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,295 when living on campus and $33,427 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,203 when living on campus and $42,334 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 |
| 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 |
| Charter Oak State College | - | $8,506 | $2,000 | - | $12,704 |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $17,452 | $40,120 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| Average | $15,968 | $24,876 | $1,216 | $18,111 | $16,242 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,474 for in-state students and $21,065 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -10.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,034 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 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $12,910 | $16,146 | $13,292 | $16,624 |
| University of Connecticut | $19,434 | $42,102 | $20,366 | $43,034 |
| Charter Oak State College | $8,254 | $10,796 | - | $8,506 |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,236 | $23,571 | $15,474 | $21,065 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,147 for state residents and $23,001 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,746 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 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $14,498 | $18,528 | $14,928 | $19,078 |
| University of Connecticut | $21,262 | $43,174 | $22,194 | $44,106 |
| Charter Oak State College | $10,104 | $10,578 | - | $10,352 |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,943 | $24,721 | $17,147 | $23,001 |
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 $18,111 when a student lives on campus and $16,242 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 | - |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $17,258 | $2,260 | $10,283 | $2,523 | - |
| University of Connecticut | $13,996 | $4,330 | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| Charter Oak State College | - | - | $6,400 | $6,304 | - |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | - | ||||
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| Average | $15,462 | $2,649 | $11,099 | $5,144 | - |