Colleges Near Hartford

Colleges and universities near me in the Hartford, Connecticut area

There are 4 colleges in Hartford and 57 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 243,237 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 124,775, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Hartford. Driving time to these schools from Hartford 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 Massachusetts Amherst enrolling 32,229 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 Hartford.
Hartford, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bard College at Simon's Rock
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Great Barrington, MA

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Private 4 Year

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  • 298enrollment
  • $44,326net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

47 miles from Hartford

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University of Bridgeport
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Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 3,988enrollment
  • $28,470net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 935-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

49 miles from Hartford

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Housatonic Community College
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Bridgeport, CT
 

Housatonic Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,364enrollment
  • $12,148net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Hartford

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Capital Community College and is 0.6 miles from Hartford. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Capital 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.