Cheapest Animal Sciences Colleges in Connecticut

Animal Sciences students in Connecticut face a striking $13,990 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive options, with University of Connecticut's Waterbury campus offering the lowest net price at $8,896. All five programs operate under the UConn system, which connects students to the state's agricultural research initiatives and partnerships with companies like Zoetis and veterinary practices throughout the region. Graduates earn $25,967 annually across all campuses, while acceptance rates range from 54% at the main Storrs campus to nearly 98% at regional locations.

Programs

$8,896 – $22,886

Net Price Range

$25,967

Avg. Program Earnings

64.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Animal Sciences Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost differences between UConn campuses for Animal Sciences?

The Waterbury campus charges $8,896 net price compared to $22,886 at Storrs, primarily due to different housing costs and campus amenities. Regional campuses offer the same UConn degree at significantly lower prices, though the main campus provides more research opportunities and higher graduation rates at 83.8%.

How competitive are admissions across Connecticut's Animal Sciences programs?

Acceptance rates vary dramatically within the UConn system, from 54.51% at the main Storrs campus to 97.91% at Waterbury. The regional campuses (Avery Point, Hartford, Waterbury) all accept over 92% of applicants, making them accessible entry points into Animal Sciences education.

Do graduates from different UConn campuses earn similar salaries?

All UConn Animal Sciences graduates report identical median earnings of $25,967, regardless of campus attended. However, debt levels remain consistent at $22,500 across campuses, while graduation rates range from 56.7% at Avery Point to 83.8% at Storrs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.