University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

99 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

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 (2024)

  • 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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
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Student Body

The student population of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has grown by 5% 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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
789 students
789 students
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# Part-Time Students
64 students
1,305 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
720 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
789 students
789 students
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# 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
80 students
% Asian
9%
4%
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% Hispanic
19%
21%
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% Black
10%
14%
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% White
55%
53%
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
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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
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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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$30,838
$15,711
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
74%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$21,500
$8,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,356
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Acceptance Rate
97%
91%
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SAT Total Avg.
1,015
1,010
SAT Reading
500
500
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SAT Math
515
510
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SAT Writing
490
495
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ACT Total Avg.
22
23
ACT Composite
22
23
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ACT English
21
24
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ACT Math
21
23
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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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)

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