Cheapest Chemistry Colleges in Connecticut

The University of Connecticut operates four regional campuses across Connecticut with identical Chemistry programs but dramatically different costs. Students at the Waterbury campus pay just $8,896 annually while the main Storrs campus costs $22,886 for the same degree and earning potential of $36,941. This cost variation reflects Connecticut's broader educational strategy of making quality programs accessible through satellite locations. The state's Chemistry graduates enter a market driven by pharmaceutical research, materials science for aerospace manufacturing, and analytical roles in the insurance industry. Yale University offers the most selective option at 4.57% acceptance, while UConn's regional campuses accept over 92% of applicants. Public programs dominate the affordable end, with seven of the eight cheapest options being state institutions.

Programs

$8,896 – $46,274

Net Price Range

$38,177

Avg. Program Earnings

68.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

19 Chemistry 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	Central Connecticut State University New Britain, Connecticut	$16,435	$12,460	49.3%	76.7%
6	Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut	$18,617	$12,763	50.2%	83.5%
7	Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, Connecticut	$20,877	$12,828	47.8%	82.9%
8	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
9	University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, Connecticut	$27,375	$45,908	69.7%	74.9%
10	Yale University New Haven, Connecticut	$27,818	$64,700	96.3%	4.6%
11	Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut	$27,888	$67,316	91.6%	14.4%
12	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558	$47,647	58.3%	82.8%
13	Albertus Magnus College New Haven, Connecticut	$32,681	$39,924	46.1%	80.5%
14	Connecticut College New London, Connecticut	$33,998	$64,812	83.7%	40.4%
15	University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	$34,089	$45,730	59.2%	91.2%
16	Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut	$35,009	$67,420	82.8%	36.1%
17	Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut	$39,207	$53,090	77.3%	83.8%
18	Sacred Heart University Fairfield, Connecticut	$45,459	$48,460	74.5%	65.7%
19	Fairfield University Fairfield, Connecticut	$46,274	$56,360	83.8%	52.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $14,000 cost difference between UConn campuses?

UConn's regional campuses in Waterbury, Groton, Hartford, and Stamford offer identical Chemistry curricula at significantly lower net costs than the main Storrs campus. The Waterbury campus costs $8,896 compared to $22,886 at Storrs, yet both lead to the same $36,941 median earnings. Regional campuses typically serve commuter students and have lower operational costs. The degree quality remains consistent across all UConn locations.

How do graduation rates vary among Connecticut's cheapest Chemistry programs?

Graduation rates span from 47.8% at Southern Connecticut State to 83.8% at UConn Storrs among public institutions. UConn's Hartford campus achieves the highest rate among regional campuses at 65.4%, while Waterbury graduates 59.5% of students despite having the lowest cost. Central Connecticut State and Western Connecticut State both graduate approximately 50% of Chemistry majors. These variations often reflect different student populations and support services.

Is the University of New Haven worth the higher cost for Chemistry students?

The University of New Haven charges $34,089 annually but produces Chemistry graduates earning $44,356, which exceeds the state average by $7,400. This represents the highest reported earnings among Connecticut Chemistry programs with available salary data. However, graduates also carry $27,000 in debt compared to $25,818 at UConn. The 59.2% graduation rate falls below UConn Storrs but matches the system's regional campuses.

Where do Connecticut's most affordable private Chemistry programs rank nationally?

Yale University and Wesleyan University both cost under $28,000 annually despite sticker prices exceeding $64,000, thanks to generous financial aid programs. Yale graduates 96.3% of Chemistry students while accepting just 4.57% of applicants, making it extremely selective. Wesleyan graduates 91.6% with 14.43% acceptance. These elite institutions compete with top research universities nationwide while remaining surprisingly affordable for qualifying students through need-based aid.

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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.