See current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Connecticut State Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Connecticut State Community College ran $5,338 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $15,596. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees came to $730 in-state and $1,724 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,608 | $13,872 |
| Fees | $730 | $1,724 |
| Total | $5,338 | $15,596 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Connecticut State Community College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Connecticut State Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Connecticut State Community College sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Connecticut State Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Connecticut State Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,984 | $11,952 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,176 | $12,552 |
| One Year Ago | $4,392 | $13,200 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,608 | $13,872 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Capital Community College has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.1%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $16,389 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.12%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,611. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.80%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $16,345.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,611 | $16,345 |
| In 2 Years | $5,898 | $17,130 |
| In 3 Years | $6,199 | $17,953 |
| In 4 Years | $6,516 | $18,815 |
| In 5 Years | $6,849 | $19,719 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $70,243, or close to $24,224 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Connecticut State Community College, visit the Connecticut State Community College Financial Aid page.