The Cheapest Colleges in Connecticut by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Connecticut but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Connecticut for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Connecticut list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Connecticut tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Connecticut are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Connecticut? Leading the colleges list is University of Phoenix Fairfield County Campus in Norwalk with an out of state total cost of $16,470.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 University of Phoenix Fairfield County CampusNorwalk, Private For Profit |
$16,470 | NA | NA |
#2 Holy Apostles College and SeminaryCromwell, Private Not For Profit |
$23,480 | NA | NA |
#3 Lincoln College of New England HartfordHartford, Private For Profit |
$23,772 | NA | NA |
#4 Goodwin CollegeEast Hartford, Private Not For Profit |
$28,598 | NA | NA |
#5 Post UniversityWaterbury, Private For Profit |
$29,410 | NA | NA |
#6 Lincoln College of New England SouthingtonSouthington, Private For Profit |
$32,400 | NA | NA |
#7 Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, Public Not For Profit |
$37,590 | 57 | 36 |
#8 Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, Public Not For Profit |
$39,022 | NA | NA |
#9 Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, Public Not For Profit |
$39,231 | NA | NA |
#10 Eastern Connecticut State UniversityWillimantic, Public Not For Profit |
$39,812 | NA | NA |
#11 Lyme Academy College of Fine ArtsOld Lyme, Private Not For Profit |
$42,919 | NA | NA |
#12 Paier College of Art IncHamden, Private For Profit |
$44,460 | NA | NA |
#13 Mitchell CollegeNew London, Private Not For Profit |
$51,160 | NA | NA |
#14 Albertus Magnus CollegeNew Haven, Private Not For Profit |
$52,340 | NA | NA |
#15 University of BridgeportBridgeport, Private Not For Profit |
$53,610 | 32 | 10 |
#16 University of Connecticut Tri CampusWaterbury, Public Not For Profit |
$54,256 | 50 | 55 |
#17 University of Connecticut Avery PointGroton, Public Not For Profit |
$54,256 | 62 | 67 |
#18 University of ConnecticutStorrs, Public Not For Profit |
$55,400 | 82 | 87 |
#19 University of Connecticut StamfordStamford, Public Not For Profit |
$56,080 | 53 | 50 |
#20 University of Saint JosephWest Hartford, Private Not For Profit |
$57,016 | 59 | 64 |