Colleges Near Torrington

Colleges and universities near me in the Torrington, Connecticut area

There are 58 colleges within 50 miles of Torrington enrolling a total of 271,201 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 36,383, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Torrington. The nearest college is Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted at a distance of 7.1 miles from Torrington. Driving time to these schools from Torrington 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 Torrington.
Torrington, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Fairfield University
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Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University

Private 4 Year

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#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

47 miles from Torrington

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Amherst College
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Amherst, MA

Amherst College

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,898enrollment
  • $21,367net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1550SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

49 miles from Torrington

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 32,229enrollment
  • $22,291net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

49 miles from Torrington

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State University of New York at New Paltz
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New Paltz, NY

State University of New York at New Paltz

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,964enrollment
  • $19,592net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1340SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

50 miles from Torrington

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northwestern Connecticut Community College and is 7.1 miles from Torrington. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northwestern Connecticut Community College are $4,772 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northwestern Connecticut 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.