UConn Trustees Endorse Tuition Increase

STORRS, CT — The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees on Wednesday endorsed a five-year plan that will increase student tuition by more than $600 per year.

The plan was announed six days ago and was reviewed by the board's financial affairs committee prior to Wednesday's trustees meeting. The trustees then voted to approve the plan.

Undergraduate tuition at UConn is currently $13,798 for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is currently $36,466.

The increase schedule is:

• Fall of 2020: $608 for all students
• Fall of 2021: $625
• Fall of 2022: $642
• Fall of 2023: $660
• Fall of 2024: $679

The average cost for fees at UConn is $3,428 in fees and room and board is, on average, $13,258.

In presenting the tuition plan, university officials maintained that the majority of UConn students do not pay full fare. Financial aid will also increase over the next five years, they added.

In his inaugural presentation in October, Katsouleas announced a program to enable students whose families have an annual income of $50,000 or less to attend UConn tuition-free starting in the fall of 2020. The program will be limited to entering freshmen and transfer students.

See more about tuition and financial aid here.