Connecticut College Costs & 529 Plan Guide

Average tuition, fees, room & board for Connecticut colleges in 2026-2027. Compare costs and plan your 529 savings.

🎓 Connecticut College Cost Overview

PUBLIC IN-STATE (ANNUAL)

$26,400

$105,600 for 4 years

PUBLIC OUT-OF-STATE (ANNUAL)

$44,800

$179,200 for 4 years

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

$34,600

$138,400 for 4 years

PROJECTED IN 10 YEARS (5% INFLATION)

$172,011

$43,003/yr in 2035

💰 Connecticut 529 Plan Tax Benefits

STATE TAX DEDUCTION

$5,000

Up to $5,000 per taxpayer ($10,000 MFJ)

FEDERAL TAX BENEFIT

Tax-Free Growth

All 529 earnings grow and are withdrawn tax-free for education

Residents of Connecticut can deduct 529 plan contributions from their state taxable income. Up to $5,000 per taxpayer ($10,000 MFJ). This can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year on your state tax bill while building your child's college fund.

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College Savings Strategies for Connecticut Families

To cover the full 4-year in-state cost at today's prices ($105,600), a Connecticut family starting at birth would need to save approximately $489/month. Factoring in 5% annual cost inflation and 7% investment returns in a 529 plan, the recommended monthly savings increases to approximately $590.

Monthly Savings Targets for Connecticut In-State

Starting Age	Monthly Savings Needed	Total Contributed	Est. 529 Growth
Age 0 (18 years)	$590/mo	$127,447	+$126,692
Age 5 (13 years)	$786/mo	$122,620	+$76,505
Age 10 (8 years)	$1,217/mo	$116,833	+$39,186
Age 13 (5 years)	$1,883/mo	$112,951	+$21,824