Real costs by state · Connecticut · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 9 Connecticut public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $15,621 and $28,285 per year — the lowest at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $22,933 | $15,621 |
| Central Connecticut State University | $24,870 | $18,336 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $23,337 | $18,706 |
| Western Connecticut State University | $24,877 | $18,737 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $26,946 | $19,306 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | $31,983 | $21,109 |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $30,122 | $21,916 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $29,673 | $22,532 |
| University of Connecticut | $39,426 | $28,285 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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