Best Connecticut Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Connecticut for 2024

There are 46 colleges and universities in Connecticut enrolling 189,725 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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Connecticut Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

46 results

List of the Best Connecticut Colleges

St Vincent's College
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Bridgeport, CT
 

St Vincent's College

Private 2 Year

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

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Southern Connecticut State University
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New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $18,712net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Tunxis Community College
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Farmington, CT
 

Tunxis Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,267enrollment
  • $10,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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United States Coast Guard Academy
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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

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Lincoln College of New England Suffield
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Suffield, Connecticut
 

Lincoln College of New England Suffield

Private 2 Year

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  • 56enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Connecticut Tri Campus
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Waterbury, CT
 

University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 768enrollment
  • $9,990net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 990-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Connecticut Avery Point
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Groton, CT

University of Connecticut Avery Point

Public 4 Year

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

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University of Phoenix Fairfield County Campus
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Norwalk, CT
 

University of Phoenix Fairfield County Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 2enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lincoln College of New England Hartford
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Hartford, Connecticut
 

Lincoln College of New England Hartford

Private 4 Year

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  • 42enrollment
  • $29,000net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Connecticut Hartford Campus
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Hartford, Connecticut
 

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,535enrollment
  • $11,779net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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