Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,426. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Connecticut residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,044 | $43,712 |
| Housing & meals | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| Books & supplies | $990 | $990 |
| Personal & travel | $4,330 | $4,330 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$934 | −$934 |
| Total cost of attendance | $39,426 | $62,094 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Connecticut net price compared with other Connecticut colleges
University of Connecticut has the 10th-lowest average net price of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Western Connecticut State University | $17,604 | 52% | $59,115 |
| 7 | Southern Connecticut State University | $20,857 | 50% | $55,043 |
| 8 | Eastern Connecticut State University | $21,067 | 58% | $56,469 |
| 9 | Yale University | $23,777 | 96% | $100,533 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut | $25,097 | 83% | $73,997 |
| 11 | University of Bridgeport | $27,807 | 41% | $50,323 |
| 12 | University of Saint Joseph | $27,989 | 64% | $59,908 |
| 13 | Goodwin University | $29,249 | 58% | $43,596 |
| 14 | Wesleyan University | $30,177 | 93% | $73,897 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Connecticut colleges →
Why University of Connecticut costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | 52% | $25,097 | 83% | $73,997 | This school |
| Central Connecticut State University | 73% | $16,857 | 48% | $58,562 | |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | 22% | — | 93% | — | |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | 83% | $21,067 | 58% | $56,469 | |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | $16,798 | 57% | $73,997 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Connecticut would cost you $8,240 more per year than Central Connecticut State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Connecticut, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$7,994).
- University of Connecticut gives aided families $6,316 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Connecticut resident | University of Connecticut | CCSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,044 | $13,050 | +$7,994 |
| Books & supplies | $990 | $1,600 | −$610 |
| Housing & meals | $13,996 | $12,710 | +$1,286 |
| Personal & travel | $4,330 | $2,256 | +$2,074 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$934 | −$4,746 | +$3,812 |
| Sticker price | $39,426 | $24,870 | +$14,556 |
| Average grants | −$14,329 | −$8,013 | −$6,316 |
| You pay | $25,097 | $16,857 | +$8,240 |
“+” means University of Connecticut costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Connecticut cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Connecticut?
Tuition and fees are $21,044 a year for Connecticut residents and $43,712 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Connecticut?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $39,426 a year for Connecticut residents living on campus and about $62,094 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Connecticut?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $25,097 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,193; $48–75k pay $20,608; $110k+ pay $33,797. These figures are for Connecticut residents.
How much debt do University of Connecticut graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,610, and 2.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Connecticut overview