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College costs in Connecticut

Last checked: 2026-10-26

This page lists the 5 pilot schools in Connecticut that are covered in this pilot. The lowest published total cost among them is $28,514 at Connecticut State Community College, for one year, in state. The full list of 300 pilot schools is on the homepage, and selection for the pilot is explained on the methodology page.

Connecticut averages

FigureAverage
Total cost for one year, in state$55,815
Total cost for one year, out of state$62,298
Average net price for one year$19,302
Acceptance rate25.2%

Averages on this page are simple averages across the pilot schools in Connecticut that publish each figure. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state.

Schools in Connecticut ranked by total cost

SchoolCityTotal cost, in stateTotal cost, out of stateAverage net price
Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain$28,514$38,262$9,059
Post UniversityWaterbury$33,560$33,560$18,619
University of ConnecticutStorrs$39,682$62,350$22,324
Yale UniversityNew Haven$88,300$88,300$26,044
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown$89,020$89,020$20,463

Schools in Connecticut ranked by acceptance rate

SchoolAcceptance rate, fall 2023ApplicantsAdmitted
Yale University4.5%51,8032,332
Wesleyan University17.1%14,5002,479
University of Connecticut53.9%46,64525,164

Frequently asked questions

How much does college cost in Connecticut?

Across the 5 pilot schools in Connecticut that publish a total cost, the simple average total cost for one year is $55,815 for in state students. Individual schools on this page range from $28,514 upward.

What is the cheapest pilot school in Connecticut on this site?

By published total cost for one year, the lowest is Connecticut State Community College at $28,514 for in state students. Average net price can change the order, because grant aid differs by school.

What is the average acceptance rate in Connecticut?

Across the 3 pilot schools in Connecticut that publish a rate, the simple average acceptance rate is 25.2% for fall 2023.

Are these every college in Connecticut?

No. This pilot covers 300 schools nationwide, chosen by measured search demand, selectivity, and enrollment, with at least one school in every state. The Connecticut page lists only the pilot schools in the state.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. See the methodology page for sources, years, and how averages are worked out.