Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,028 when living on campus and $34,260 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,685 when living on campus and $48,917 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 |
| University of Connecticut | $20,366 | $43,034 | $990 | $18,326 | $19,094 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $17,462 | $40,130 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $17,462 | $40,130 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| Average | $15,696 | $30,353 | $1,045 | $18,287 | $17,519 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,696 for in-state students and $30,353 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.82% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $43,034 and Western Connecticut State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,095 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 |
| University of Connecticut | $19,434 | $42,102 | $20,366 | $43,034 |
| 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 |
| Average | $15,064 | $31,234 | $15,696 | $30,353 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,496 for state residents and $26,599 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,746 and Western 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 | |
| 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 |
| University of Connecticut | $21,262 | $43,174 | $22,194 | $44,106 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,942 | $28,050 | $16,496 | $26,599 |
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 $18,287 when a student lives on campus and $17,519 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 | - |
| University of Connecticut | $13,996 | $4,330 | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| Average | $15,271 | $3,016 | $12,190 | $5,330 | - |