Colleges in Connecticut
Connecticut is home to 44 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
Top Colleges by Enrollment
44 total in ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut
University of Connecticut is a public 4-year institution in Storrs, CT. Enrollment: ~19,835 students. Admissions are accessible (52% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,698/year.
Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University is a public 4-year institution in New Britain, CT. Enrollment: ~7,822 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,436/year.
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University is a private 4-year institution in Fairfield, CT. Enrollment: ~7,087 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $44,960/year.
Yale University
Yale University is a private 4-year institution in New Haven, CT. Enrollment: ~6,758 students. Admissions are highly selective (4% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $59,950/year.
Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University is a private 4-year institution in Hamden, CT. Enrollment: ~6,531 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $48,680/year.
Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University is a public 4-year institution in New Haven, CT. Enrollment: ~6,295 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,436/year.
Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a private 4-year institution in Fairfield, CT. Enrollment: ~5,373 students. Admissions are selective (33% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $52,070/year.
University of New Haven
University of New Haven is a private 4-year institution in West Haven, CT. Enrollment: ~4,841 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,370/year.
University of Hartford
University of Hartford is a private 4-year institution in West Hartford, CT. Enrollment: ~4,146 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,704/year.
Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University is a public 4-year institution in Danbury, CT. Enrollment: ~3,511 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,436/year.
Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University is a public 4-year institution in Willimantic, CT. Enrollment: ~3,418 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,436/year.
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a private 4-year institution in Middletown, CT. Enrollment: ~3,067 students. Admissions are selective (16% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $61,449/year.
University of Connecticut-Stamford
University of Connecticut-Stamford is a public 4-year institution in Stamford, CT. Enrollment: ~2,432 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,698/year.
Trinity College
Trinity College is a private 4-year institution in Hartford, CT. Enrollment: ~2,146 students. Admissions are selective (29% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,610/year.
Connecticut College
Connecticut College is a private 4-year institution in New London, CT. Enrollment: ~1,937 students. Admissions are selective (37% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $60,420/year.
University of Bridgeport
University of Bridgeport is a private 4-year institution in Bridgeport, CT. Enrollment: ~1,534 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $32,860/year.
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus is a public 4-year institution in Hartford, CT. Enrollment: ~1,525 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,698/year.
United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy is a public 4-year institution in New London, CT. Enrollment: ~1,108 students. Admissions are selective (22% admit rate).
Albertus Magnus College
Albertus Magnus College is a private 4-year institution in New Haven, CT. Enrollment: ~991 students. Admissions are accessible (59% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,442/year.
University of Saint Joseph
University of Saint Joseph is a private 4-year institution in West Hartford, CT. Enrollment: ~838 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,826/year.
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a public 4-year institution in Waterbury, CT. Enrollment: ~733 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,698/year.
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
University of Connecticut-Avery Point is a public 4-year institution in Groton, CT. Enrollment: ~454 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,698/year.
Mitchell College
Mitchell College is a private 4-year institution in New London, CT. Enrollment: ~377 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,620/year.
Dolce The Academy
Dolce The Academy is a 4-year institution in Waterbury, CT.
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