Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,090 when living on campus and $33,020 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,145 when living on campus and $46,075 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-Avery Point | $17,462 | $40,130 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $17,452 | $40,120 | $990 | - | $19,094 |
| Average | $14,759 | $27,815 | $1,056 | $18,274 | $17,204 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,759 for in-state students and $27,815 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut-Avery Point requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,130 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-Avery Point | $16,640 | $39,308 | $17,462 | $40,130 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $16,650 | $39,318 | $17,452 | $40,120 |
| Average | $14,192 | $29,063 | $14,759 | $27,815 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,596 for state residents and $20,764 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -9.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southern Connecticut State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,776 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-Avery Point | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,168 | $23,008 | $14,596 | $20,764 |
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 $18,274 when a student lives on campus and $17,204 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-Avery Point | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | - | - | $14,764 | $4,330 | - |
| Average | $15,696 | $2,578 | $11,675 | $5,529 | - |