Colleges in Connecticut

There are 32 accredited colleges and universities in Connecticut. They admit an average of 64% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $25,367 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.

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By Admit Coach editorial · GPTKIDS LLC · Methodology · Updated August 2026

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.

Top Colleges in Connecticut

The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Connecticut. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.

UniversityLocationAcceptance Rate
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT4%
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT16%
Trinity CollegeHartford, CT34%
United States Coast Guard AcademyNew London, CT24%
Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT38%
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT45%
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT54%
University of HartfordWest Hartford, CT83%
Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT77%
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT76%
University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusHartford, CT86%
University of Connecticut-StamfordStamford, CT80%
Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT81%
University of BridgeportBridgeport, CT64%
Eastern Connecticut State UniversityWillimantic, CT80%
University of Saint JosephWest Hartford, CT80%
University of New HavenWest Haven, CT80%
University of Connecticut-Avery PointGroton, CT86%
University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusWaterbury, CT87%
Albertus Magnus CollegeNew Haven, CT64%
Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT68%
Mitchell CollegeNew London, CT73%
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT81%
Nutmeg BalletTorrington, CT
Hartford International University for Religion and PeaceHartford, CT
Post UniversityWaterbury, CT
Charter Oak State CollegeNew Britain, CT
Holy Apostles College and SeminaryCromwell, CT
Rensselaer at HartfordHartford, CT
Arizona College of Nursing - HartfordEast Hartford, CT

Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →

Most Affordable Colleges in Connecticut

Universities in Connecticut with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).

UniversityLocationAvg Net Price
Holy Apostles College and SeminaryCromwell, CT$10,117
University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusWaterbury, CT$10,875
Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT$11,513
University of Connecticut-Avery PointGroton, CT$13,807
Charter Oak State CollegeNew Britain, CT$15,815
University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusHartford, CT$16,403
University of Connecticut-StamfordStamford, CT$16,798
Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT$16,857
Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT$17,604

Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Connecticut?

There are 32 accredited colleges and universities in Connecticut in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 64% of applicants and cost about $25,367 per year after aid.

What is the best college in Connecticut?

Yale University is the highest nationally ranked university in Connecticut. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 32 Connecticut colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.

What is the average cost of college in Connecticut?

The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Connecticut is about $25,367 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.

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