Colleges Near Newington

Colleges and universities near me in the Newington, Connecticut area

There are 58 colleges within 50 miles of Newington enrolling a total of 249,256 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 30,562, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Newington. The nearest college is Central Connecticut State University in New Britain at a distance of 2 miles from Newington. Driving time to these schools from Newington 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 Newington.


58 results

Western New England University
W
Springfield, MA

Western New England University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,430enrollment
  • $30,214net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

32 miles from Newington

Westfield State University
W
Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,702enrollment
  • $18,021net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

31 miles from Newington

Three Rivers Community College
T
Norwich, CT
 

Three Rivers Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,937enrollment
  • $6,398net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Newington

Holyoke Community College
H
Holyoke, MA
 

Holyoke Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,550enrollment
  • $7,927net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Newington

Connecticut College
C
New London, CT

Connecticut College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 1,948enrollment
  • $43,220net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1490SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

39 miles from Newington

United States Coast Guard Academy
C
New London, Connecticut

United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,037enrollment
  • -net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1365SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Newington

Mitchell College
M
New London, CT
 

Mitchell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 539enrollment
  • $30,365net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Newington

Mount Holyoke College
M
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,392enrollment
  • $35,765net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1540SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Newington

St Vincent's College
S
Bridgeport, CT
 

St Vincent's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 485enrollment
  • $18,175net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Newington

Western Connecticut State University
W
Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,417enrollment
  • $15,862net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

42 miles from Newington

University of Bridgeport
B
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

43 miles from Newington

Housatonic Community College
H
Bridgeport, CT
 

Housatonic Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

43 miles from Newington

Sacred Heart University
S
Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 10,721enrollment
  • $45,280net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

42 miles from Newington

Quinebaug Valley Community College
Q
Danielson, CT
 

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,195enrollment
  • $8,337net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

44 miles from Newington

Smith College
S
Northampton, MA

Smith College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,873enrollment
  • $30,790net price
  • 23%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

44 miles from Newington

University of Connecticut Avery Point
C
Groton, CT

University of Connecticut Avery Point

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 493enrollment
  • $12,284net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Newington

Fairfield University
F
Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 6,019enrollment
  • $46,065net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1370SAT range
  • 28-31ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

45 miles from Newington

Hampshire College
H
Amherst, MA

Hampshire College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

 

  • 508enrollment
  • $24,087net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

45 miles from Newington

FAQ's

The closest community college is Capital Community College and is 6.4 miles from Newington. 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.