Connecticut College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Connecticut colleges

There are 28 four-year colleges and universities in Connecticut—10 public institutions and 18 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $15,593, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $28,327. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 3.91% and out-of-state costs changed by -4.50%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 58.81% (in-state) and 16.84% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $46,758 in 2025. That is a 3.52% change from last year and 36.03% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $15,567, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $22,531. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 3.52% and out-of-state costs changed by -5.94%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 40.30% (in-state) and -7.42% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $24,122 in 2025. That is a 2.99% change from last year and 28.93% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 3.52% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 3.91% (higher by 0.39 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by -4.50% (lower by 8.02 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 36.03%, compared with public in-state 58.81% (higher by 22.78 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 16.84% (lower by 19.19 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 2.99% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 3.52% (higher by 0.53 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by -5.94% (lower by 8.93 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 28.93%, compared with public graduate in-state 40.30% (higher by 11.37 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state -7.42% (lower by 36.35 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $35,340 (public in-state), $48,074 (public out-of-state), and $66,505 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 4.45%, -0.86%, and 3.92%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 41.22% (public in-state), 21.86% (public out-of-state), and 34.14% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $34,354 (public in-state), $47,088 (public out-of-state), and $65,519 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 4.41%, -0.99%, and 3.89%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 41.55% (public in-state), 21.68% (public out-of-state), and 34.19% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Connecticut Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Connecticut from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Connecticut and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Connecticut public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $15,593 which has increased by 58.81% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $28,327 which has risen by 16.84%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.68% while last year increase rate was -4.50%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Connecticut Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$10,088$10,903$11,632$12,248$13,000$13,478$13,780$14,404$15,006$15,593
Year-to-Year Rates2.75%8.08%6.68%5.30%6.13%3.68%2.24%4.53%4.18%3.91%
Cumulative Rates2.75%11.05%18.46%24.74%32.39%37.27%40.34%46.70%52.83%58.81%
Out-of-State Costs$24,904$26,567$27,986$28,687$29,684$30,435$30,716$30,183$29,662$28,327
Year-to-Year Rates2.72%6.68%5.34%2.50%3.48%2.53%0.92%-1.73%-1.73%-4.50%
Cumulative Rates2.72%9.58%15.43%18.32%22.44%25.53%26.69%24.49%22.34%16.84%
For private schools in Connecticut state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $46,758 which has increased by 36.03% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.60% while last year increase rate was 3.52%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Connecticut Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$35,140$36,319$37,521$38,677$40,044$41,249$42,363$43,552$45,167$46,758
Year-to-Year Rates2.23%3.35%3.31%3.08%3.53%3.01%2.70%2.81%3.71%3.52%
Cumulative Rates2.23%5.66%9.16%12.52%16.50%20.00%23.24%26.70%31.40%36.03%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Connecticut public schools are $15,567 which has increased by 40.30% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $22,531 which has risen by -7.42%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is -0.74% while last year increase rate was -5.94%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Connecticut Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$11,692$11,809$12,305$12,874$13,497$13,907$13,945$14,560$15,037$15,567
Year-to-Year Rates5.38%1.00%4.20%4.63%4.84%3.04%0.27%4.41%3.28%3.52%
Cumulative Rates5.38%6.43%10.90%16.03%21.64%25.34%25.68%31.22%35.53%40.30%
Out-of-State Costs$25,576$23,922$24,318$24,710$25,457$26,472$26,483$24,827$23,953$22,531
Year-to-Year Rates5.09%-6.47%1.65%1.62%3.02%3.98%0.04%-6.25%-3.52%-5.94%
Cumulative Rates5.09%-1.70%-0.08%1.54%4.61%8.77%8.82%2.02%-1.57%-7.42%
For private graduate schools in Connecticut state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $24,122 which has increased by 28.93% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.89282% while last year increase rate was 2.99%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Connecticut Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$18,514$18,577$19,078$19,460$21,079$21,805$22,144$22,784$23,421$24,122
Year-to-Year Rates-1.05%0.34%2.70%2.00%8.32%3.44%1.56%2.89%2.80%2.99%
Cumulative Rates-1.05%-0.71%1.97%4.01%12.66%16.54%18.35%21.78%25.18%28.93%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Connecticut college cost trends.