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Top Colleges in Connecticut
Written by
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.
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Whether you’re drawn to the bustling urban atmosphere of cities like New Haven and Hartford, or the historic charm of college towns such as Storrs and Fairfield, Connecticut has a college for you. Connecticut’s generous financial aid programs and renowned institutions like Yale University make higher education both accessible and prestigious. Take a look at our list of Connecticut colleges to find the perfect school for your academic journey.
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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City
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Situated in Middletown, Connecticut, Wesleyan is known for its progressive liberal arts education and strong sense of community. Notable alumni include Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of "Hamilton," and director Michael Bay.Read More
Situated in Middletown, Connecticut, Wesleyan is known for its progressive…Read More
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Yale University
New Haven, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind
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Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is known for its prestigious law school and its secret societies, including Skull and Bones. The Ivy League institution has produced many influential…Read More
Yale University, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is known for…Read More
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT • Public, Town
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University of Connecticut is a public 4-year college located in Storrs, Connecticut. There are currently 19,147 undergraduates at UConn and the school’s acceptance rate is 54%. The tuition at UConn…Read More
University of Connecticut is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT • Public, City
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a public 4-year college located in Waterbury, Connecticut. There are currently 746 undergraduates at UConn Waterbury and the school’s acceptance rate is 87%. The tuition…Read More
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a public 4-year college located…Read More
University of Connecticut-Hartford
Hartford, CT • Public, City
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University of Connecticut-Hartford is a public 4-year college located in Hartford, Connecticut. There are currently 1,473 undergraduates at UConn Hartford and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The tuition at…Read More
University of Connecticut-Hartford is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Trinity College
Hartford, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City
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Trinity College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Hartford, Connecticut. There are currently 2,193 undergraduates at Trinity and the school’s acceptance rate is 34%. The tuition at Trinity…Read More
Trinity College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Fairfield University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Fairfield, Connecticut. There are currently 4,938 undergraduates at Fairfield and the school’s acceptance rate is 45%. The tuition at Fairfield…Read More
Fairfield University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT • Public, City
University of Connecticut-Stamford is a public 4-year college located in Stamford, Connecticut. There are currently 2,177 undergraduates at UConn Stamford and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%. The tuition at…Read More
University of Connecticut-Stamford is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Connecticut College
New London, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City
Connecticut College, situated in New London, Connecticut, is a private liberal arts college known for its strong commitment to interdisciplinary education and its 750 acre Arboretum of landscaped grounds, serving…Read More
Connecticut College, situated in New London, Connecticut, is a private…Read More
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Quinnipiac University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Hamden, Connecticut. There are currently 6,208 undergraduates at Quinnipiac and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%. The tuition at Quinnipiac…Read More
Quinnipiac University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT • Public, Suburb
Central Connecticut State University is a public 4-year college located in New Britain, Connecticut. There are currently 7,670 undergraduates at CCSU and the school’s acceptance rate is 76%. The tuition…Read More
Central Connecticut State University is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Sacred Heart University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Fairfield, Connecticut. There are currently 6,904 undergraduates at Sacred Heart and the school’s acceptance rate is 68%. The tuition…Read More
Sacred Heart University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT • Public, Town
Eastern Connecticut State University is a public 4-year college located in Willimantic, Connecticut. There are currently 3,377 undergraduates at Eastern CT State and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The…Read More
Eastern Connecticut State University is a public 4-year college located…Read More
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City
University of Hartford is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in West Hartford, Connecticut. There are currently 4,032 undergraduates at U Hartford and the school’s acceptance rate is 83%. The…Read More
University of Hartford is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City
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University of Saint Joseph is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in West Hartford, Connecticut. There are currently 825 undergraduates at Saint Joseph and the school’s acceptance rate is 80%.…Read More
University of Saint Joseph is a private, non-profit 4-year college…Read More
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City
Albertus Magnus College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in New Haven, Connecticut. There are currently 882 undergraduates at Albertus Magnus and the school’s acceptance rate is 64%. The…Read More
Albertus Magnus College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City
University of Bridgeport is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. There are currently 1,450 undergraduates at U Bridgeport and the school’s acceptance rate is 64%. The tuition…Read More
University of Bridgeport is a private, non-profit 4-year college located…Read More
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Cromwell, Connecticut. There are currently 203 undergraduates at Holy Apostles. The tuition at Holy Apostles is $9,580.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year…Read More
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT • Private, Non-Profit, City
Goodwin University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in East Hartford, Connecticut. There are currently 2,761 undergraduates at Goodwin. The tuition at Goodwin is $21,198.
Goodwin University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
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We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.
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