University of Connecticut tuition and dates
The total cost of your education is often one of the most important considerations for international students and their families. Here you’ll find an overview of the types of costs you’ll need to consider before attending the University of Connecticut.
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Students must consider the following costs:
- Tuition: the cost of your classes, and likely the most expensive element of your education
- Student housing: the cost of your room while living in Connecticut
- Meal plan: the cost of your unlimited access to campus dining as a UConn student
- University and student fees: this mandatory fee covers the cost of things like access to facilities, student events, printing services, and more
- Health insurance: the cost of health-care coverage while enrolled as a student at UConn
- Books and learning materials: the cost of course-related textbooks, workbooks and other materials
- Personal fund: the cost of traveling to and from UConn, and spending money for miscellaneous expenses while living in Connecticut
Cost of tuition
Often, the most expensive investment in your education abroad is tuition, which pays for all your classes while enrolled at UConn. At UConn, base tuition is the same for all bachelor’s degree programs.
Tuition costs*
| Degree program | Typical length | International student tuition fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 4 years | $39,678 per year |
| MS Business Analytics and Project Management | 1.5 years | $46,800 for full program |
| MS Financial and Enterprise Risk Management | 1.5 years | $55,800 for full program |
Additional costs
When you attend UConn, you’ll also need to cover other costs, such as your student housing, meal plan, university fees and books and class materials, as well as some spending money for travel and activities.
Student housing
The price for on-campus student housing varies among UConn campuses and residence halls. Undergraduates at Storrs main campus are required to live on campus for their first year as a UConn undergraduate student.
Housing costs per year*
| Location | Price range |
|---|---|
| UConn Storrs main campus | $8,066–$11,734 |
| UConn Stamford campus | $12,020–$15,226 |
Dining and meal plans*
There are a range of dining and meal plans available for UConn students, and costs will vary based on the meal plan you select.
| Location | Price range |
|---|---|
| UConn meal plans | $6,362–$7,028 per year |
Fees
At UConn, university and student fees are the same for all students across all degree programs. These fees provide support for athletics, recreational services, performing arts, student activities and Student Union, student health and wellness services, and IT services.
- University and student fees: $5,226
Also consider:
It’s mandatory for all international students in the USA to have their health fully insured during their studies. At UConn, student health insurance costs the same for all students: $2,973 per year.
Key to your education are the course materials used by professors in your classes. These materials include things like textbooks, workbooks, notebooks, highlighters, pens and pencils, calculators and more. We estimate the total cost of books and supplies to be roughly $990 per year for undergraduate and graduate students.
How much money a student spends on travel and other personal expenses will vary. UConn estimates personal expenses to be roughly $1,910 per year.
Total estimated expenses
Your overall cost for attending UConn will depend on your program of study and personal spending habits. Tuition is the same for all programs. Below are estimated expenses for international students.
Estimated annual international student expenses
| Item(s) | Undergraduate programs | Graduate programs |
|---|---|---|
| International student tuition | $39,678 | $21,600–$27,000 |
| Housing and meal plan | $14,776 | $18,284 |
| University and student fees | $5,226 | $900 |
| Health insurance | $2,973 | $2,973 |
| Books and supplies | $990 | $900 |
| Transportation | $2,624 | $2,624 |
| Personal expenses | $1,910 | $2,284 |
| Estimated total cost | $68,177 | $49,565–$54,965 |
Important dates to know
Knowing the cost of your education is one thing, knowing when to submit applications, documents and payments is another. Below are some key dates to keep in mind.
Program start dates
| Program | Fall start date | Spring start date |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | Late August* | |
| Master’s degree | Late August | Mid January |
Other important dates
| Spring 2027 start | date |
|---|---|
| Graduate applications due | December 16, 2026 |
| I-20 request deadline | December 21, 2026 |
| Classes start | January 19, 2027 |
Please note: Unless there is a specific program application deadline shown below, Kaplan applications remain open as long as the student can arrive for the start of classes.
| Fall 2026 start | date |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate applications due (for Special Programs) | November 15, 2025 |
| Undergraduate applications due for Arts and Music majors | January 13, 2026 |
| Undergraduate admission decisions start to be released by UConn | Early January 2026 |
| English Language Program (6-week) applications due | June 6, 2026 |
| English Language Program (15-week) applications due | July 24, 2026 |
| Graduate applications due | July 22, 2026 |
| I-20 request deadline | June 6, 2026 for English Language Program applicants July 27, 2026 for graduate applicants July 31, 2026 for undergraduate applicants |
| International student move-in | August 21, 2026 |
| Orientation starts | August 22, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 classes start | July 7, 2026 (English Language Program only) August 31, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Scholarships are available to help lower the overall cost for students and their families.
Awards of up to 38% of undergraduate tuition
worth $60,000 over 4 years
Awards for the first semester of graduate study
From $3,600 to $9,000
All applicants automatically considered for scholarships
No separate application required
Student employment
Many international students lower their overall financial burden through on-campus employment. Part-time on-campus jobs are also good for building up your résumé and developing important skills for career readiness.
