Colleges in Connecticut
All 42 degree-granting colleges in Connecticut, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Connecticut is $59,322 per year — about $237,288 over a four-year degree.
All 42 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester Community CollegePublicManchester · 2-year | $4,700 | $4,700 | Public |
| 2 | Middlesex Community CollegePublicMiddletown · 2-year | $4,700 | $4,700 | Public |
| 3 | Housatonic Community CollegePublicBridgeport · 2-year | $4,740 | $4,740 | Public |
| 4 | Naugatuck Valley Community CollegePublicWaterbury · 2-year | $4,740 | $4,740 | Public |
| 5 | Quinebaug Valley Community CollegePublicDanielson · 2-year | $4,740 | $4,740 | Public |
| 6 | Gateway Community CollegePublicNew Haven · 2-year | $4,740 | $4,740 | Public |
| 7 | Asnuntuck Community CollegePublicEnfield · 2-year | $4,772 | $4,772 | Public |
| 8 | Norwalk Community CollegePublicNorwalk · 2-year | $4,772 | $4,772 | Public |
| 9 | Northwestern Connecticut Community CollegePublicWinsted · 2-year | $4,772 | $4,772 | Public |
| 10 | Capital Community CollegePublicHartford · 2-year | $4,820 | $4,820 | Public |
| 11 | Three Rivers Community CollegePublicNorwich · 2-year | $4,820 | $4,820 | Public |
| 12 | Tunxis Community CollegePublicFarmington · 2-year | $4,820 | $4,820 | Public |
| 13 | Charter Oak State CollegePublicNew Britain · Less than 2-year | $8,254 | $8,254 | Public |
| 14 | Holy Apostles College and SeminaryPrivateCromwell · Less than 2-year | $9,440 | $9,440 | Private nonprofit |
| 15 | Central Connecticut State UniversityPublicNew Britain · Less than 2-year | $12,106 | $12,106 | Public |
| 16 | Western Connecticut State UniversityPublicDanbury · Less than 2-year | $12,345 | $12,345 | Public |
| 17 | Southern Connecticut State UniversityPublicNew Haven · Less than 2-year | $12,414 | $12,414 | Public |
| 18 | Eastern Connecticut State UniversityPublicWillimantic · Less than 2-year | $12,910 | $12,910 | Public |
| 19 | Post UniversityFor-profitWaterbury · Less than 2-year | $15,529 | $15,529 | Private for-profit |
| 20 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusPublicWaterbury · Less than 2-year | $16,640 | $16,640 | Public |
| 21 | University of Connecticut-Avery PointPublicGroton · Less than 2-year | $16,640 | $16,640 | Public |
| 22 | University of Connecticut-StamfordPublicStamford · Less than 2-year | $16,650 | $16,650 | Public |
| 23 | University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusPublicHartford · Less than 2-year | $16,650 | $16,650 | Public |
| 24 | University of ConnecticutPublicStorrs · Less than 2-year | $19,434 | $19,434 | Public |
| 25 | Goodwin UniversityPrivateEast Hartford · Less than 2-year | $21,188 | $21,188 | Private nonprofit |
| 26 | Paier CollegeFor-profitBridgeport · Less than 2-year | $24,480 | $24,480 | Private for-profit |
| 27 | University of BridgeportPrivateBridgeport · Less than 2-year | $35,760 | $35,760 | Private nonprofit |
| 28 | Mitchell CollegePrivateNew London · Less than 2-year | $37,250 | $37,250 | Private nonprofit |
| 29 | Albertus Magnus CollegePrivateNew Haven · Less than 2-year | $37,682 | $37,682 | Private nonprofit |
| 30 | University of Saint JosephPrivateWest Hartford · Less than 2-year | $44,006 | $44,006 | Private nonprofit |
| 31 | University of New HavenPrivateWest Haven · Less than 2-year | $44,184 | $44,184 | Private nonprofit |
| 32 | University of HartfordPrivateWest Hartford · Less than 2-year | $46,148 | $46,148 | Private nonprofit |
| 33 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivateFairfield · Less than 2-year | $46,580 | $46,580 | Private nonprofit |
| 34 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivateHamden · Less than 2-year | $51,790 | $51,790 | Private nonprofit |
| 35 | Fairfield UniversityPrivateFairfield · Less than 2-year | $54,455 | $54,455 | Private nonprofit |
| 36 | Yale UniversityPrivateNew Haven · Less than 2-year | $62,250 | $62,250 | Private nonprofit |
| 37 | Connecticut CollegePrivateNew London · Less than 2-year | $62,620 | $62,620 | Private nonprofit |
| 38 | Trinity CollegePrivateHartford · Less than 2-year | $63,930 | $63,930 | Private nonprofit |
| 39 | Wesleyan UniversityPrivateMiddletown · Less than 2-year | $64,022 | $64,022 | Private nonprofit |
| 40 | Hartford International University for Religion and PeacePrivateHartford · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 41 | Rensselaer at HartfordPrivateHartford · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 42 | United States Coast Guard AcademyPublicNew London · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in Connecticut?
Manchester Community College in Manchester, at $4,700 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Middlesex Community College ($4,700), Housatonic Community College ($4,740), Naugatuck Valley Community College ($4,740).
How much does college cost in Connecticut?
The median published in-state tuition is $16,640 per year across 39 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Connecticut to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.