Cheapest Pharmacy Colleges in Connecticut

University of Connecticut operates five campuses across Connecticut, creating striking cost differences for pharmacy students. Net costs range from $8,896 at the Waterbury campus to $22,886 at the main Storrs location, though Storrs delivers an 83.8% graduation rate compared to the regional campuses' 56-65% range. Connecticut's insurance and healthcare sectors, anchored by companies like Hartford Financial and Yale-New Haven Health, provide strong career pathways for pharmaceutical administration graduates.

Programs

$8,896 – $22,886

Net Price Range

64.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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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 $14,000 cost gap between UConn campuses for pharmacy programs?

The Waterbury campus offers the lowest net cost at $8,896, while the flagship Storrs campus costs $22,886 annually. Regional campuses typically have lower overhead costs and fewer research facilities, though graduation rates vary significantly from 56.7% to 83.8%.

How do acceptance rates differ across UConn's pharmacy program locations?

Regional campuses maintain acceptance rates above 92%, with Waterbury reaching 97.91%. The main Storrs campus accepts only 54.51% of applicants, reflecting its research focus and higher academic standards.

Does attending a regional UConn campus affect job prospects in Connecticut's pharmaceutical sector?

All UConn campuses provide access to the same degree programs and Connecticut's insurance-heavy economy. However, graduates from all locations carry identical $25,000 average debt levels, making the lower-cost regional options particularly attractive for pharmaceutical administration careers.

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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.