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#26 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
22 Colleges
$75,106 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Connecticut is ranked #26 in the nation with 14,852 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $18,776 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $21,708 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$21,262 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UCONN ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 3,303 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Connecticut

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,174 $40,086
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,088 $3,088
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,010 $2,227

#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Yale ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 2,951 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Yale University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $46,900 $46,900

#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,740 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Quinnipiac ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 1,278 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Quinnipiac University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,710 $19,710
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,030 $1,030
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,095 $1,095

#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,852 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Sacred Heart handed out 1,214 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Sacred Heart University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $34,852 $34,852
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $834 $834

#5

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,610 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of New Haven was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,016 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of New Haven

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,360 $18,360
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $250 $250
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,020 $1,020

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,202 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UHart ranked #6 in terms of popularity with 839 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Hartford

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,652 $14,652
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $550 $550
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $814 $814

#7

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$13,488 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, CCSU handed out 721 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Central Connecticut State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,058 $20,756
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,430 $5,430
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $749 $764

#8

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,822 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, USJ handed out 634 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Saint Joseph

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,850 $14,850
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $972 $972
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $825 $825

#9

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,686 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UBridgeport handed out 629 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Bridgeport

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,096 $19,096
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,590 $2,590
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $780 $780

#10

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$14,099 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southern Connecticut State University was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 569 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern Connecticut State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,299 $18,092
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,800 $5,800
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $458 $475

#11

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$7,318 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Post University handed out 458 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Post University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,118 $7,118
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $200 $200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $574 $574

#12

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,149 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Fairfield University was ranked the #12 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 451 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fairfield University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $20,034 $20,034
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $115 $115
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $954 $954

#13

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$13,907 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WestConn ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 171 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Connecticut State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,058 $20,756
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $5,849 $5,849
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $671 $671

#14

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Cromwell, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$7,100 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Holy Apostles College and Seminary ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 125 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Holy Apostles College and Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,020 $7,020
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $80 $80
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $390 $390

#15

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,360 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Albertus Magnus handed out 116 graduate degrees. This makes it the #15 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Albertus Magnus College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $22,176 $22,176
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $184 $184
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $924 $924

#16

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$14,498 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, ECSU handed out 101 graduate degrees. This makes it the #16 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Eastern Connecticut State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,058 $12,088
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $6,440 $6,440
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $693 $693

#17

Rensselaer at Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

Rensselaer at Hartford was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 69 graduate degrees were handed out that year.

#18

Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$63,742 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Wesleyan University was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 68 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wesleyan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $63,722 $63,722
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $20 $20
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,991 $1,991

#19

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,106 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 22 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Goodwin ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 54 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Goodwin College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,906 $12,906
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,200 $1,200
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $717 $717

#20

Hartford Seminary

Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,294 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Hartford Seminary was ranked the #20 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 32 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Hartford Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,194 $14,194
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $892 $892

#21

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$10,104 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Charter Oak State College handed out 29 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #21 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Charter Oak State College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,288 $9,720
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $816 $858
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $516 $540

#22

Trinity College

Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,880 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Trinity Bantams handed out 24 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #22 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Trinity College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,780 $18,780
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $100 $100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $783 $783

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