School Highlights
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus serves 872 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 72%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 872 students
- In-state tuition: $10,658
- Out-state tuition: $30,838
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- 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 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
Four or more years
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 grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.81. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
872 students
1,220 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
26:1
# Full-Time Students
748 students
770 students
# Part-Time Students
124 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
872 students
352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
748 students
770 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
124 students
713 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
144 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
550 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
10%
9%
% Hispanic
26%
17%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
42%
28%
% Hawaiian
5%
17%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.81
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.1962%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5992%
0.5992%
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 30% 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 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$10,658
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$30,838
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,500
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
83%
78%
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
20
23
ACT Math
24
23
Source: 2024 (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 83%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
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.
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The nearest community college to University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is Naugatuck Valley Community College (1.8 miles away)
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