Cromwell, Connecticut Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Cromwell, Connecticut: median public in-state tuition $9,580 (+73.8% vs national median) median graduate debt $11,900 (-10.3% vs U.S.) 425 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 425 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $9,580 (+73.8% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $22,276 (+123.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $11,900 (-10.3% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $18,927
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 78.6%
  • Median first-year retention (full-time, 4-yr): 90.9%

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Cromwell serve students across Connecticut with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 425 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $9,580. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Cromwell, Connecticut and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Cromwell vs Connecticut & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Cromwell, Connecticut$9,580$22,276$11,90078.6%425
Connecticut (state median)$13,928$16,798$12,75865.0%152,356
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Cromwell, Connecticut vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Cromwell, ConnecticutN/AN/A90.9%1.6%—N/AN/A
Connecticut (state median)$64,20928.2%83.0%3.2%—79.5%0.31
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Connecticut (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Cromwell, Connecticut$9,580$22,276$11,90078.6%425N/AN/A
New Britain$8,506$16,336$14,96657.6%44,216$61,38621.8%
Waterbury$16,327$15,318$12,00038.8%14,499$56,34637.7%
New Haven$41,908$23,777$22,25051.5%14,044$60,14413.2%
Fairfield$54,377$47,134$25,50078.9%12,460$81,92629.4%
Fairfield$54,377$47,134$25,50078.9%12,460$81,92629.4%
Hamden$34,908$30,612$19,17575.7%6,933$83,75932.4%
West Hartford$48,176$27,989$27,00059.1%5,386$60,36619.2%
Hartford$44,450$25,618$22,25074.4%3,671$82,38827.3%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

In-state tuition: Cromwell, Connecticut vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Cromwell, Connecticut median in-state tuition is $9,580, +73.8% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Cromwell, Connecticut vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Cromwell, Connecticut is $11,900 (-10.3% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $18,927.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Cromwell, Connecticut median public in-state tuition is $9,580, about +73.8% vs the national median. Versus the New England region, tuition is +1.9%.

Median graduate debt is $11,900 (-10.3% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Earnings, employment & retention

First-year, full-time retention at the median campus is 90.9% vs a U.S. median of 76.4%—a leading indicator for completion and time-to-degree.

Loan repayment indicators at the median campus: 2-yr default 1.6% (U.S. 5.0%). 3-yr default is omitted when most campuses report suppressed zeros.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Cromwell, Connecticut is 78.6% (national institution average about 50.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Cromwell?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Cromwell, Connecticut with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Cromwell?

Median in-state tuition in Cromwell is $9,580 and median net price is $22,276. For Connecticut overall, medians are $13,928 and $16,798; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Cromwell?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Cromwell is N/A vs $64,209 for Connecticut and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Cromwell colleges?

Median completer debt in Cromwell is $11,900 vs $12,758 for Connecticut and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Cromwell?

Among 2 campuses in Cromwell, Connecticut, 1 campus with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Cortiva Institute; 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Roman Catholic (1).

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