University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT 06702
About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a public research university in Waterbury, Connecticut, enrolling about 733 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 86.66% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $73,997 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus charges about 3.3× the national public median tuition ($18,140).
- Versus the Connecticut median, sticker tuition is 14% below.
- Average net price runs below the Connecticut median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 52.73%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $73,997.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1601% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $18,140 | $10,875 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Connecticut (state median) | $21,044 | $16,798 | 33 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 40% below published tuition at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Key findings
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's average net price ($10,875) is 40% below published tuition ($18,140).
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus charges about 3.3× the national public median tuition ($18,140).
- Versus the Connecticut median, sticker tuition is 14% below.
- Average net price runs below the Connecticut median net price.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $18,140
Finding University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus charges about 3.3× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $18,140. That is about 3.3× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Connecticut median ($21,044), sticker tuition is 14% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 52% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is $10,875.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $10,875 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,923 below the Connecticut median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $7,173 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 40% lower after grants and scholarships.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$18,140
Out-of-state tuition
$40,808
Avg. net price
$10,875
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,604 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,463 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,490 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,621 |
| $110,001+ | $20,538 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $72,560. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 13% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1060
- Midpoint ACT: 23
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus.
Campus
Location
Waterbury, CT
City / state
- ZIP
- 06702
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 40% below the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- New England
Size
Enrollment
733
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 850
- Full-time share
- 96%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 51.58%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,056 | $29,004 | $8,846 |
| 2014 | $10,658 | $30,838 | $8,688 |
| 2015 | $11,324 | $32,866 | $8,258 |
| 2016 | $12,024 | $33,816 | $8,600 |
| 2017 | $12,838 | $34,906 | $8,224 |
| 2018 | $13,688 | $36,056 | $8,182 |
| 2019 | $14,638 | $37,306 | $8,046 |
| 2020 | $15,246 | $37,914 | $8,675 |
| 2021 | $15,878 | $38,546 | $7,599 |
| 2022 | $16,640 | $39,308 | $9,525 |
| 2023 | $17,462 | $40,130 | $8,896 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1060 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 23 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus reported total enrollment of about 733 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.5%), Hispanic or Latino (30.6%), and Asian (12.4%). About 51.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 26.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus in 2024 is 733 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 850 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
36.33% 100% Completion Time
52.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.33% of students graduating from University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus graduates earn a median of $73,997 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $73,997. Median federal loan debt: $21,500. Average net price used in cost models: $10,875.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus graduates report median earnings of $73,997 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 68.0%
- Connecticut median 0.0 pp at median (68.0%)
- New England median 14.7 pp above median (53.3%)
- U.S. median 10.1 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $17,573
- Connecticut median 1.6× the median ($11,112)
- New England median 1.9× the median ($9,262)
- U.S. median 2.3× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,207
- Connecticut median 0.55× the median ($7,608)
- New England median 0.41× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 0.58× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus at a glance
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a public institution in Waterbury, CT.
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian38.5%Hispanic or Latino30.6%Asian12.4%
Schools near University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Other campuses in Waterbury, CT when available, plus nearby institutions in Connecticut.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Connecticut, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus located?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is located in Waterbury, CT.
What is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is 86.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,137 applicants and 1,860 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's tuition?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $18,140 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $10,875 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $18,140 and average net price is $10,875 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,380 annually.
Why is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's net price so much lower than tuition?
At University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus, published tuition is $18,140 while average net price is $10,875—about 40% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($10,875), completion (52.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($73,997). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 850 students, White (38.5%), Hispanic or Latino (30.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
About 26.6% of students at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus reports midpoint SAT about 1060 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn?
Median earnings are $63,322 six years after entry and $73,997 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.