The average tuition & fees of Connecticut colleges is $14,661 for Connecticut residents and $27,170 for students from other States.
Trinity College has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $70,770 and Charter Oak State College has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $8,506.
For graduate programs,
Wesleyan University has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $70,042 and
Holy Apostles College and Seminary has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $9,580 in Connecticut.
The average COA of Connecticut 4-year colleges in 2025 is $36,434 for Connecticut residents and $49,168 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for Connecticut Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$15,593 | $28,327 |
$15,567 | $22,531 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,093 | $1,093 |
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| Room & Board | $19,747 | $19,747 |
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| COA | $36,434 | $49,168 | $36,408 | $43,371 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Connecticut, 52 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Connecticut colleges is $14,661 for Connecticut residents and $27,170 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The Connecticut tuition & fees have risen -4.50% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Connecticut schools with tuition changes from last year at Connecticut colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Connecticut Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$13,478 | $30,435 |
$4,556 | $13,508 |
$39,980 | $17,590 |
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| 2022 |
$13,780 | $30,716 |
$4,596 | $13,548 |
$41,268 | $16,051 |
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| 2023 |
$14,404 | $30,183 |
$4,820 | $14,220 |
$42,430 | $15,363 |
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| 2024 |
$15,006 | $29,662 |
$5,092 | $14,840 |
$44,205 | $15,363 |
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| 2025 |
$15,593 | $28,327 |
$5,338 | $15,596 |
$46,758 | $15,363 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
22 Connecticut colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Connecticut colleges is $15,567 for Connecticut residents and $22,531 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 94.06% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Connecticut Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$13,907 | $26,472 | $21,805 |
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| 2022 |
$13,945 | $26,483 | $21,255 |
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| 2023 |
$14,560 | $24,827 | $22,350 |
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| 2024 |
$15,037 | $23,953 | $22,948 |
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| 2025 |
$15,567 | $22,531 | $24,122 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Connecticut colleges in 2025 is $1,093. The books & supplies cost rose 90.17% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for Connecticut Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2021 | $1,134 |
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| 2022 | $1,164 |
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| 2023 | $1,169 |
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| 2024 | $1,213 |
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| 2025 | $1,093 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Connecticut colleges in 2025 is $19,747 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $18,761 living off campus. 23 schools have on-campus living facilities in Connecticut State. The on-campus living cost rose 104.65% and off-campus cost rose 107.62% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for Connecticut Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2021 | $17,217 | $15,216 |
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| 2022 | $17,619 | $15,868 |
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| 2023 | $18,155 | $16,657 |
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| 2024 | $18,870 | $17,433 |
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| 2025 | $19,747 | $18,761 |
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