Guide to Connecticut Colleges & Universities
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Connecticut's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Connecticut have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 45,231 that were offered by Connecticut's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 1% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Connecticut
There are at least 20 schools offering degrees in Connecticut, and 20 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 64,803 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 27,035 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 11,532 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Connecticut. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Albertus Magnus College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Albertus Magnus College. In 2022, 266 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 18 associate degrees, 141 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,023
Completions By Degree
425
Est. Online Degree Availability
88%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Quinnipiac University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Quinnipiac University. In 2022, 1,770 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 908 master's degrees, and 371 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,243
Completions By Degree
3,049
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. In 2022, 92 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 64 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
216
Completions By Degree
162
Est. Online Degree Availability
99%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Connecticut College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Connecticut College. In 2022, 562 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,811
Completions By Degree
562
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. In 2022, 24 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
33
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Paier College is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Paier College. In 2022, 12 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
171
Completions By Degree
12
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mitchell College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mitchell College. In 2022, 98 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 16 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
508
Completions By Degree
114
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wesleyan University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Wesleyan University. In 2022, 1,206 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 70 master's degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,250
Completions By Degree
1,288
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hartford is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Hartford. In 2022, 878 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 69 associate degrees, 773 master's degrees, and 90 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,915
Completions By Degree
1,810
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Goodwin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Goodwin University. In 2022, 504 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 191 bachelor's degrees, 42 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,901
Completions By Degree
737
Est. Online Degree Availability
21%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Post University is an institutionally accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Post University. In 2022, 1,477 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 556 associate degrees, 668 master's degrees, and 96 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
12,798
Completions By Degree
2,797
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Yale University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Yale University. In 2022, 2,728 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,695 bachelor's degrees, and 760 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,535
Completions By Degree
5,183
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Haven is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of New Haven. In 2022, 1,101 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 43 associate degrees, 827 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,970
Completions By Degree
1,974
Est. Online Degree Availability
98%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sacred Heart University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Sacred Heart University. In 2022, 1,475 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 127 associate degrees, 1,046 master's degrees, and 113 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,699
Completions By Degree
2,761
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fairfield University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Fairfield University. In 2022, 1,241 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 491 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,548
Completions By Degree
1,771
Est. Online Degree Availability
10%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Saint Joseph is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Saint Joseph. In 2022, 494 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 232 bachelor's degrees, and 61 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
895
Completions By Degree
787
Est. Online Degree Availability
37%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rensselaer at Hartford is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Rensselaer at Hartford. In 2022, 41 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
41
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Trinity College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Trinity College. In 2022, 648 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 13 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,143
Completions By Degree
661
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Bridgeport is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Bridgeport. In 2022, 513 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 42 associate degrees, 413 master's degrees, and 80 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,733
Completions By Degree
1,048
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Connecticut
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Connecticut. About 42,878 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 15,670 degrees were completed at public colleges in Connecticut. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Connecticut State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Eastern Connecticut State University. In 2022, 983 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 82 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,767
Completions By Degree
1,066
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Connecticut State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Central Connecticut State University. In 2022, 1,676 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 492 master's degrees, and 43 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,616
Completions By Degree
2,211
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Connecticut State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southern Connecticut State University. In 2022, 1,654 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 586 master's degrees, and 28 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,584
Completions By Degree
2,268
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Connecticut State University is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Western Connecticut State University. In 2022, 909 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 13 associate degrees, 190 master's degrees, and 12 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,028
Completions By Degree
1,124
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Charter Oak State College is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Charter Oak State College. In 2022, 443 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 79 associate degrees, 34 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,472
Completions By Degree
556
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
United States Coast Guard Academy is a non-accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at United States Coast Guard Academy. In 2022, 260 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,049
Completions By Degree
260
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Connecticut is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Connecticut. In 2022, 5,690 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 24 associate degrees, 1,736 master's degrees, and 735 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
18,362
Completions By Degree
8,185
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Connecticut
There are 12 community colleges in Connecticut where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 32,879 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Connecticut, and about 4,346 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Three Rivers Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,809
Completions By Degree
383
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Capital Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,199
Completions By Degree
259
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Quinebaug Valley Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
975
Completions By Degree
136
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Middlesex Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,748
Completions By Degree
283
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Norwalk Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,557
Completions By Degree
485
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Housatonic Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,167
Completions By Degree
330
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Naugatuck Valley Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,297
Completions By Degree
567
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tunxis Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,019
Completions By Degree
385
Est. Online Degree Availability
55%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Asnuntuck Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
953
Completions By Degree
138
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Gateway Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,194
Completions By Degree
604
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Manchester Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,985
Completions By Degree
622
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwestern Connecticut Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
976
Completions By Degree
154
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in Connecticut
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Connecticut? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Connecticut's 4-year nonprofit schools is $33,933. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Connecticut is $20,185, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $4,544.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Connecticut
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Connecticut is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Connecticut here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- Albertus Magnus College
- University of Bridgeport
- Central Connecticut State University
- Charter Oak State College
- Connecticut College
- University of Connecticut
- Goodwin University
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Fairfield University
- Rensselaer at Hartford
- Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
- University of Hartford
- Holy Apostles College and Seminary
- Mitchell College
- University of New Haven
- Quinnipiac University
- Sacred Heart University
- University of Saint Joseph
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Trinity College
- Wesleyan University
- Western Connecticut State University
- Yale University
- Three Rivers Community College
- Capital Community College
- Quinebaug Valley Community College
- Middlesex Community College
- Norwalk Community College
- Housatonic Community College
- Naugatuck Valley Community College
- Tunxis Community College
- Asnuntuck Community College
- Gateway Community College
- Manchester Community College
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College
- Paier College
- Post University
Connecticut Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Connecticut? What's the Connecticut job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 2,354,561 jobs in Connecticut. From 2021-2022, job growth in Connecticut was below the national average, at 3%. There were 290,222 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Connecticut do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $25.01.