University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

For the reported 2025-26 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $18,140 for an in-state student and $44,004 for an out-of-state student. Those totals combine the reported tuition and required-fee amounts; they are not a complete cost of attendance.

• In-state tuition: $17,010; required fees: $1,130.
• Out-of-state tuition: $39,678; required fees: $1,130.
• Reported books-and-supplies allowance: $990.

A commuter must also budget for transportation, meals, and personal expenses; a student renting locally must account for housing separately. UConn publishes campus- and year-specific billing schedules, so applicants should check the current Waterbury rate before relying on historical figures or a rate displayed for Storrs. Part-time billing follows different rules.

Published charges and net price are different. Net price reflects estimated attendance costs after grant and scholarship aid, and individual awards vary. Reported average net prices ranged from $5,463 for students in families earning no more than $48,000 to $20,538 for those above $110,000. In the reported aid data, 84% of students received financial aid and 37% had student loans; borrowing is not the same as receiving a grant. Eligible students can pursue federal and Connecticut aid, UConn scholarships, and applicable veterans' education benefits through the university's financial-aid process. A personal aid offer and the current Waterbury cost-of-attendance budget provide a better basis for a decision than an average alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

Eligible Waterbury students can seek part-time employment, including Federal Work-Study positions when that form of aid appears in their financial-aid offer. Work-Study is a need-based employment program: an award sets potential earnings, rather than placing a student in a job or crediting the full amount against the tuition bill upfront.

Students ordinarily must apply for available positions and earn wages for hours worked. Ordinary campus jobs need not be Work-Study-funded, and internships have different academic and pay arrangements. UConn's student-employment resources are the place to check openings and eligibility, while UConn's career services can help students explore occupations, prepare application materials, and look for internships or employment. Those services should not be confused with a verified job-placement rate.