The Best Connecticut Small Colleges

The Best Small Colleges in Connecticut for 2024

These are the top ranked small, public and private, four-year colleges in Connecticut as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment under 3,000. Small colleges allow students a more intimate and personalized experience where it's more likely you will get to know your professors. Leading the list for 2024 is Trinity College. Learn how the Best Small Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Trinity College

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Hartford, CT

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Trinity College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

2,205enrollment
$32,704net price
36%acceptance rate
1300-1470SAT range
30-32ACT range
3.8Estimated Avg GPA

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Connecticut College

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New London, CT

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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

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University of Saint Joseph

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West Hartford, CT

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University of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

1,992enrollment
$25,860net price
75%acceptance rate
1070-1275SAT range
-ACT range
3.46Avg GPA

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University of Connecticut Stamford

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Stamford, CT

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University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

2,297enrollment
$13,933net price
92%acceptance rate
990-1240SAT range
18-27ACT range
NAAvg GPA

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