by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Connecticut, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut amounted to $21,044 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $43,712. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals came to $4,034 in-state and $4,034 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,010 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Total | $21,044 | $43,712 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will University of Connecticut cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how University of Connecticut tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Connecticut runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the University of Connecticut Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Connecticut has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,030 | $37,698 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,672 | $38,340 |
| One Year Ago | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $17,010 | $39,678 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UCONN has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 1.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $44,471 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.35%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $21,958. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.00%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $44,585.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $21,958 | $44,585 |
| In 2 Years | $22,912 | $45,476 |
| In 3 Years | $23,907 | $46,385 |
| In 4 Years | $24,945 | $47,312 |
| In 5 Years | $26,029 | $48,257 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $183,758, or about $93,722 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Connecticut, see the University of Connecticut Financial Aid page.
