2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Connecticut is $14,407 for Residents and $30,186 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Connecticut is $14,407 for Connecticut residents and $30,186 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Connecticut, the average tuition & fees are $42,556 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Connecticut is $14,560 for Connecticut residents and $24,827 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Connecticut, the average graduate tuition is $22,432.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $18,155 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $16,729. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Connecticut is $32,869 for residents and $48,648 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $62,194. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $6,195 for Connecticut residents and $15,601 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Connecticut
	Connecticut Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$32,869	$48,648
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$6,195	$15,601
Private 4 Years Colleges	$62,194

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Connecticut, 71 schools out of 72 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 25 public and 44 private colleges in Connecticut. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Connecticut is $14,407 for Connecticut residents and $30,186 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $42,556

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,761 for residents and $14,168 for out-of-state students.

2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Connecticut
	Connecticut Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$14,407	$30,186
Private 4 Years Colleges	$42,556
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$4,761	$14,168
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$19,520

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Connecticut, 22 schools out of 72 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Connecticut is $9,989 for Connecticut residents and $20,250 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $21,776

2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Connecticut
	Connecticut Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$9,989	$20,250
Private Schools	$21,776

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Connecticut is $566 for Connecticut residents and $1,020 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,049

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $684 for Connecticut residents and $836 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $855

2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Connecticut
	Connecticut Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$566	$1,020
Private 4 Years Colleges	$1,049
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$174	$523
Graduate
Public Schools	$684	$836
Private Schools	$855

Average Living Costs at colleges in Connecticut

At colleges in Connecticut, the average living cost is $18,155 when a student lives on campus facility and $16,729 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Connecticut
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$17,337	$16,977
Private Schools	$18,444	$16,470

Most Searched Connecticut Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

Yale University Private, four-years | New Haven
University of Connecticut Public, four-years | Storrs
Quinnipiac University Private, four-years | Hamden
University of Saint Joseph Private, four-years | West Hartford
Fairfield University Private, four-years | Fairfield
Sacred Heart University Private, four-years | Fairfield
Post University Private, four-years | Waterbury
University of New Haven Private, four-years | West Haven
Trinity College Private, four-years | Hartford
Wesleyan University Private, four-years | Middletown

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Graduate

Southern Connecticut State University Public, four-years | New Haven
Trinity College Private, four-years | Hartford
Yale University Private, four-years | New Haven
Quinnipiac University Private, four-years | Hamden
Sacred Heart University Private, four-years | Fairfield
Western Connecticut State University Public, four-years | Danbury
University of New Haven Private, four-years | West Haven
Fairfield University Private, four-years | Fairfield
Eastern Connecticut State University Public, four-years | Willimantic
Goodwin University Private, four-years | East Hartford

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Online Schools

Western Connecticut State University Public, four-years | Danbury
University of Hartford Private, four-years | West Hartford
Housatonic Community College Public, 2-4 years | Bridgeport
Post University Private, four-years | Waterbury
Central Connecticut State University Public, four-years | New Britain
Yale University Private, four-years | New Haven
Naugatuck Valley Community College Public, 2-4 years | Waterbury
Eastern Connecticut State University Public, four-years | Willimantic
Charter Oak State College Public, four-years | New Britain
University of Bridgeport Private, four-years | Bridgeport

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Technical Colleges

American Institute-West Hartford Private, 2-4 years | West Hartford
Cortiva Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Cromwell
Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Wallingford
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians Public, 2-4 years | Stratford
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut Private, Less than 2-years | Somers
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor Private, 2-4 years | East Windsor
Stone Academy-West Haven Private, 2-4 years | West Haven
Industrial Management Training Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Waterbury
CT Aero Tech School Public, 2-4 years | Hartford
Branford Academy of Hair and Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Branford

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2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Connecticut is $14,407 for Residents and $30,186 for Others

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