Colleges Near Bristol

Colleges and universities near me in the Bristol, Connecticut area

There are 56 colleges within 50 miles of Bristol enrolling a total of 225,076 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 60,477, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bristol. The nearest college is Lincoln College of New England Southington in Southington at a distance of 3.6 miles from Bristol. Driving time to these schools from Bristol should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Yale University in New Haven which is ranked #6 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Connecticut enrolling 27,003 students. In terms of affordability, Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $600 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Bristol.
Bristol, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Dutchess Community College
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Poughkeepsie, NY
 

Dutchess Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,047enrollment
  • $8,443net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

50 miles from Bristol

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Vassar College
Connect Me
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Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,459enrollment
  • $30,603net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1535SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

49 miles from Bristol

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Tunxis Community College and is 3.7 miles from Bristol. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Tunxis Community College are $4,820 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Tunxis Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.