UConn Economic Impact
Driving Connecticut’s Economy Through Education, Innovation, and Research
56,731
Jobs Supported
1 in every 29 jobs in Connecticut
$13B
Economic Output
Driving the state’s economic growth
$661M
State Revenue
Supporting public services
34,000+
Students
Building future workforce
Real Impact, Real Stories
Driving Innovation
$318M research program creating breakthrough technologies.
Fueling Regional Business
Supporting 2,496 local jobs through Out-of-State enrollments and visitors.
Advancing Healthcare
UConn Health supports 34,100+ local jobs and contributes $7.60 billion to Connecticut’s economy.
With over 163,000 UConn alumni living and working in Connecticut, our graduates aren’t just educated here—they’re driving our state’s success.
For every $1 funded by the state government, UConn generates approximately $27 in state GDP.
When Connecticut invests in UConn, everyone wins. Students launch amazing careers, communities see meaningful returns, and our entire state grows stronger – that’s the UConn effect.
Impact Across Connecticut
Storrs Campus
23,145 jobs supported
$4.94B economic output
UConn Health
34,131 jobs supported
$7.60B economic output
Regional Campuses
2,234 jobs supported
$459M economic support
INVESTING IN HUMAN CAPITAL
UConn is a primary source of talent for Connecticut. With over 34,000 students, our commitment to the state is clear: 68% of undergraduates and 66% of graduate students were state residents in Fall 2025. Top employers for UConn graduates include General Dynamics Electric Boat, Travelers, and PWC.
ECONOMIC IMPACT & PUBLIC VALUE
Through dynamic partnerships spanning national security, advanced manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and biomedical innovation, the university translates cutting-edge discovery into meaningful public impact. From protecting coastal ecosystems and solving local infrastructure challenges to advancing research in cognitive neuroscience and oncology, UConn’s multidisciplinary research teams are enhancing the health, safety, and economic vitality of communities across the state and the nation.
FUTURE VISION & INNOVATION
Driven by a commitment to innovation and student success, UConn is preparing the next generation of scientific and technological leaders. Through expanded academic mentoring initiatives, securing robust federal funding partnerships, and spearheading sustainable green initiatives like carbon-capture solutions, the university is advancing discoveries that address real-world challenges. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, UConn continues to strengthen Connecticut’s innovation ecosystem and contribute solutions with local and global impact.
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