There are 44 colleges and universities in Connecticut enrolling 183,382 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Connecticut below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Connecticut offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.
Connecticut is home to nationally ranked institutions like Yale University, Wesleyan University, Trinity College and Connecticut College. The highest ranked college in Connecticut is Yale University and the top rated public state college is University of Connecticut.
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Private 4 Year
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#1 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Dec 31
Private 4 Year
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#2 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Oct 15
Private 4 Year
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#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
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#4 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
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#5 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
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#6 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
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#7 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
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#8 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Public 4 Year
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#9 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#10 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Private 4 Year
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#11 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Private 4 Year
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#12 Best Colleges in Connecticut
Private 4 Year
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Private 4 Year
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Public 2 Year
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