Statewide Impact

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UConn Economic Impact

Jobs Supported

1 in every 35 jobs in Connecticut

Economic Output

Driving state’s economic growth

State Revenue

Supporting public services

Students

Building future workforce

Students conducting research in lab

$375M research program creating breakthrough technologies.

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Supporting 2,609 local jobs through student spending.

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UConn Health supports 20,700+ local jobs and contributes $3.65 billion to Connecticut’s economy.

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With over 158,000 UConn alumni living and working in Connecticut, our graduates aren’t just educated here—they’re driving our state’s success.

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For every $1 spent, UConn generates approximately $1.76 in economic output.

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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.

25,182 jobs supported

$4.35B economic output

20,737 jobs supported

$3.65 economic output

2,656 jobs supported

$459M economic support

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