School Highlights
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus serves 745 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 76%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 745 students
- In-state tuition: $10,658
- Out-state tuition: $30,838
- Acceptance Rate: 87%
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 64% 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)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1942
Total Faculty
31 staff
130 staff
Student Body
The student population of University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.82. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
745 students
1,412 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
701 students
664 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
44 students
748 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
745 students
1,089 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
701 students
664 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
44 students
285 students
% Asian
11%
9%
% Hispanic
28%
17%
% Black
11%
20%
% White
41%
24%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.82
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5992%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$59,600
$35,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $10,658 is more than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 32% 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 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$10,658
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$30,838
$15,711
Tuition Notes
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
88%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,500
$8,000
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,678
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
87%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,015
1,010
SAT Reading
500
500
SAT Math
515
510
ACT Total Avg.
22
23
ACT Composite
22
23
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Husky
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 87%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
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: Diversity in US community colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is Naugatuck Valley Community College (1.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
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(203) 575-8000
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
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(860) 773-1300
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
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200 John Downey Dr
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
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New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
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Enrollment: 5,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $4,460 Out-state tuition: $13,300 Minority enrollment: 97%
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West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
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