School Highlights
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus serves 853 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 853 students
- In-state tuition: $10,658
- Out-state tuition: $30,838
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 85% over five years.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
87 staff
154 staff

Student Body
The student population of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
853 students
2,094 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
789 students
789 students

# Part-Time Students
64 students
1,305 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
720 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
789 students
789 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,023 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
485 students
% Asian
9%
4%

% Hispanic
19%
21%

% Black
10%
14%

% White
55%
53%

% Two or more races
4%
2%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%

% Unknown races
2%
4%


Diversity Score
0.64
0.65

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
16%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.43%
1.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$59,600
$34,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $10,658 is more than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $30,838 is more than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$10,658
$5,329

Out-State Tuition Fees
$30,838
$15,711

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
74%

Median Debt for Graduates
$21,500
$8,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,356

Acceptance Rate
97%
91%

SAT Total Avg.
1,015
1,010
SAT Reading
500
500

SAT Math
515
510

SAT Writing
490
495

ACT Total Avg.
22
23
ACT Composite
22
23

ACT English
21
24

ACT Math
21
23

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus cost?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's tuition is approximately $10,658 for In-State students and $30,838 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
The acceptance rate of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 91%.
What is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's ranking?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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