The Best Colleges & Universities in Connecticut

The Best Colleges in Connecticut Ranked for 2019

These are the best four year colleges in Connecticut as ranked by CollegeSimply. This Connecticut ranking is a subset of our national ranking of the best colleges in America. Our ranking methodology is purely statistical and not subjective in nature. Measuring factors include but are not limited to: student body intellect as indicated by admission scores, graduation rate and admission selectivity. In order to be considered for the ranking, a school must offer four year undergraduate degrees, selectively admit students and be a non-profit institution. Leading the 2019 ranking as the best college in Connecticut is Yale University.

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Ranking Methodology

Overall Rank is calculated based on the following school characteristics.

¹National Academic Rank is calculated using standardized test admission data as well as GPA data for admitted freshman.
²National Selectivity Rank is based on admission selectivity for incoming students starting the 2016-2017 academic year.
³National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.

Top Ranked Connecticut Colleges

The Best Colleges in Connecticut Ranked for 2019

Yale University

Trinity College

University of Connecticut

Quinnipiac University

University of Hartford

Wesleyan University

Connecticut College

University of New Haven

Central Connecticut State University

Fairfield University

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

University of Connecticut Stamford

Sacred Heart University

Southern Connecticut State University

University of Bridgeport

University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Albertus Magnus College

University of Saint Joseph

University of Connecticut Avery Point

Eastern Connecticut State University

Ranking Methodology

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