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 Connecticut

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
52% admit
Tuition
$37,698
ACT
ACT 28–33

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

New Britain, CT
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$18,436
ACT

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

Fairfield, CT
NCAA D1Beach TownSki Town
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$44,960
ACT

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

New Haven, CT
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
4% admit
Tuition
$59,950
ACT
ACT 33–35

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

Hamden, CT
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$48,680
ACT
ACT 25–30

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

New Haven, CT
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$18,436
ACT

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, CT
NCAA D1Beach TownSki Town
Admit
33% admit
Tuition
$52,070
ACT
ACT 29–32

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

West Haven, CT
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$41,370
ACT

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

West Hartford, CT
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$41,704
ACT
ACT 24–30

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

Danbury, CT
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$18,436
ACT

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

Willimantic, CT
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$18,436
ACT

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

Middletown, CT
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
16% admit
Tuition
$61,449
ACT
ACT 33–35

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

Stamford, CT
Ski Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$37,698
ACT
ACT 25–32

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

Hartford, CT
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
29% admit
Tuition
$58,610
ACT
ACT 30–34

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

New London, CT
NCAA D3Beach Town
Admit
37% admit
Tuition
$60,420
ACT
ACT 30–33

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

Bridgeport, CT
NCAA D2Beach TownSki Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$32,860
ACT

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

Hartford, CT
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$37,698
ACT
ACT 21–27

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

New London, CT
NCAA D3Beach Town
Admit
22% admit
Tuition
ACT
ACT 27–32

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

New Haven, CT
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
59% admit
Tuition
$35,442
ACT

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

West Hartford, CT
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$40,826
ACT

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

Waterbury, CT
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$37,698
ACT

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

Groton, CT
Beach Town
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$37,698
ACT

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

New London, CT
NCAA D3Beach Town
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$33,620
ACT

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

Waterbury, CT
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Dolce The Academy is a 4-year institution in Waterbury, CT.

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