Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2022 costs of attendance between best schools in Connecticut. For state residents, the average COA is $34,061 when living on campus and $33,556 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $67,398 when living on campus and $66,892 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Yale University | $59,950 | $1,000 | $21,220 | - | |
| 2 | Wesleyan University | $61,749 | $1,200 | $18,996 | - | |
| 3 | Trinity College | $61,370 | $1,000 | $17,400 | $17,400 | |
| 4 | Connecticut College | $60,795 | $1,000 | $17,780 | $18,780 | |
| 5 | University of Connecticut | $18,524 | $41,192 | $950 | $16,290 | $17,792 |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University | $51,270 | $800 | $17,690 | $18,490 | |
| 7 | University of Saint Joseph | $43,084 | $1,200 | $14,282 | $14,760 | |
| 8 | Central Connecticut State University | $11,542 | $24,946 | $1,600 | $14,430 | $14,430 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | $42,898 | $1,000 | $19,656 | $16,148 | |
| 10 | Albertus Magnus College | $36,442 | $1,000 | $21,786 | $21,780 | |
| Average | $15,033 | $48,370 | $1,075 | $17,953 | $17,448 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2021-2022 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Connecticut. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,033 for in-state students and $48,370 for out-of-state students. The 2021-2022 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Connecticut are increased by 2.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Connecticut, Wesleyan University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $61,449 and Central Connecticut State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,436 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Yale University | $57,700 | $59,950 | ||
| 2 | Wesleyan University | $59,416 | $61,749 | ||
| 3 | Trinity College | $59,050 | $61,370 | ||
| 4 | Connecticut College | $59,025 | $60,795 | ||
| 5 | University of Connecticut | $17,834 | $40,502 | $18,524 | $41,192 |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University | $50,760 | $51,270 | ||
| 7 | University of Saint Joseph | $41,736 | $43,084 | ||
| 8 | Central Connecticut State University | $11,502 | $24,906 | $11,542 | $24,946 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | $41,654 | $42,898 | ||
| 10 | Albertus Magnus College | $35,410 | $36,442 | ||
| Average | $14,668 | $47,016 | $15,033 | $48,370 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2021-2022 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Connecticut. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,587 for state residents and $29,996 for out-of-state students. The 2021-2022 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Connecticut are increased by 2.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Connecticut, Wesleyan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $61,449 and University of Saint Joseph has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,328.
| Rank | Name | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Yale University | $44,500 | $45,700 | ||
| 2 | Wesleyan University | $59,106 | $61,469 | ||
| 3 | Trinity College | $17,830 | $18,880 | ||
| 4 | Connecticut College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 5 | University of Connecticut | $19,664 | $41,576 | $20,325 | $42,237 |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University | $20,090 | $20,340 | ||
| 7 | University of Saint Joseph | $15,228 | $15,264 | ||
| 8 | Central Connecticut State University | $12,848 | $26,072 | $12,848 | $26,072 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | $17,610 | $18,070 | ||
| 10 | Albertus Magnus College | $21,304 | $21,928 | ||
| Average | $16,256 | $29,257 | $16,587 | $29,996 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Connecticut. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2021-2022, the average living costs of best schools in Connecticut is $17,953 when a student lives on campus and $17,448 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Yale University | $17,800 | $3,420 | - | - | - |
| 2 | Wesleyan University | $17,531 | $1,465 | - | - | - |
| 3 | Trinity College | $15,900 | $1,500 | $15,900 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| 4 | Connecticut College | $16,780 | $1,000 | $16,780 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut | $13,258 | $3,032 | $14,760 | $3,032 | $2,754 |
| 6 | Quinnipiac University | $15,690 | $2,000 | $15,690 | $2,800 | $5,030 |
| 7 | University of Saint Joseph | $12,732 | $1,550 | $12,210 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| 8 | Central Connecticut State University | $12,174 | $2,256 | $12,174 | $2,256 | $2,976 |
| 9 | University of New Haven | $17,930 | $1,726 | $13,622 | $2,526 | $5,864 |
| 10 | Albertus Magnus College | $14,898 | $6,888 | $14,312 | $7,468 | $7,468 |
| Average | $15,469 | $2,484 | $14,431 | $3,017 | $3,643 | |
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