Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,472 when living on campus and $33,611 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,535 when living on campus and $44,675 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 |
| Charter Oak State College | - | $8,506 | $2,000 | - | $12,704 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $17,462 | $40,130 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $17,472 | $40,140 | $990 | $21,828 | $19,094 |
| Average | $15,131 | $26,195 | $1,296 | $19,044 | $17,184 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,131 for in-state students and $26,195 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut-Stamford requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,140 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 |
| Charter Oak State College | $8,254 | $10,796 | - | $8,506 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $16,640 | $39,308 | $17,462 | $40,130 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $16,650 | $39,318 | $17,472 | $40,140 |
| Average | $13,261 | $27,993 | $15,131 | $26,195 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,430 for state residents and $17,855 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -12.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Connecticut State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,776 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 |
| Charter Oak State College | $10,104 | $10,578 | - | $10,352 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,703 | $20,358 | $14,430 | $17,855 |
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 $19,044 when a student lives on campus and $17,184 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 | - |
| Charter Oak State College | - | - | $6,400 | $6,304 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $17,498 | $4,330 | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| Average | $15,776 | $3,268 | $10,898 | $6,286 | - |