The economic impact on the State of Connecticut from its fifteen non-profit independent colleges and universities is $16.5 billion annually, according to a just completed study released by the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC).
“Connecticut’s independent colleges and universities are known for preparing students for career success and engaged citizenship, advancing research and knowledge, and promoting arts and culture, but they also have a tremendous impact on their local and regional economies,” said Rhona Free, Ph.D., President of the University of Saint Joseph and Chair of the CCIC Board of Directors.