Cheapest Business/Commerce Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's business program costs span a remarkable $19,648 gap, from University of Connecticut-Waterbury's $8,896 net price to Goodwin University's $28,544. UConn's regional campuses claim the four most affordable spots, all accepting over 92% of applicants while maintaining decent graduation rates. This accessibility matters in Connecticut's finance and insurance center, where companies like Hartford Financial and Aetna create steady demand for business graduates earning around $44,500 annually.

Programs

$8,896 – $28,544

Net Price Range

$44,503

Avg. Program Earnings

60.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Business/Commerce, General 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	Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut	$20,480	$13,292	58.1%	73.8%
6	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
7	University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	$24,786	$35,760	48.1%	81.5%
8	Goodwin University East Hartford, Connecticut	$28,544	$21,198	58.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UConn's regional campuses so much cheaper than the main Storrs campus?

UConn-Waterbury costs just $8,896 compared to Storrs at $22,886, saving students nearly $14,000 annually. The regional campuses offer the same UConn degree with identical earning potential of $44,542, but feature smaller class sizes and more accessible admission with acceptance rates above 92%.

How do graduation rates compare across Connecticut's most affordable business programs?

Eastern Connecticut State leads affordable options with a 58.1% graduation rate despite costing $20,480. UConn's regional campuses range from 56.7% to 65.4%, while maintaining lower costs than the main campus which achieves 83.8%.

Does choosing a cheaper Connecticut business program affect career earnings?

Business graduates earn nearly identical salaries regardless of which affordable program they choose, with most schools producing $44,500+ earners. The $237 difference between Eastern Connecticut State ($44,305) and UConn campuses ($44,542) shows minimal earnings variation across price points.

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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.