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Guide To Connecticut Colleges & Universities
Searching for the college or university in Connecticut that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Connecticut cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Connecticut colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Connecticut's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Connecticut have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2020, students completed 45,132 degree programs that were offered by Connecticut's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 5% from completions reported in 2016.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2020
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities in Connecticut
Of the 40 schools in Connecticut, 21 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 62,605 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 25,444 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities , including 5,432 that were offered online.
Tuition
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 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 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fairfield University is an 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 2020, 1,142 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 404 master's degrees, and 47 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,250
Completions By Degree
1,593
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Post University is an 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 2020, 1,049 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 361 associate degrees, 298 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,634
Completions By Degree
1,708
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rensselaer at Hartford is an 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 Rensselaer at Hartford. In 2020, 23 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
23
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Saint Joseph is an 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. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Saint Joseph. In 2020, 565 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 206 bachelor's degrees, and 66 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
871
Completions By Degree
837
Est. Online Degree Availability
18%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hartford Seminary is an 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 Hartford Seminary. In 2020, 11 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
19
Est. Online Degree Availability
58%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Bridgeport is an 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 University of Bridgeport. In 2020, 671 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 49 associate degrees, 498 master's degrees, and 87 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,233
Completions By Degree
1,305
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Sacred Heart University is an 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 Sacred Heart University. In 2020, 1,387 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 133 associate degrees, 1,005 master's degrees, and 71 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,066
Completions By Degree
2,596
Est. Online Degree Availability
9%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New Haven is an 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 University of New Haven. In 2020, 1,091 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 40 associate degrees, 768 master's degrees, and 2 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,863
Completions By Degree
1,901
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Connecticut College is an 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 2020, 535 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,820
Completions By Degree
535
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Quinnipiac University is an 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 Quinnipiac University. In 2020, 1,791 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 835 master's degrees, and 357 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,816
Completions By Degree
2,983
Est. Online Degree Availability
12%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is an 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 minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. In 2020, 104 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 11 associate degrees, 58 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
174
Completions By Degree
173
Est. Online Degree Availability
27%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Albertus Magnus College is an 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 minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Albertus Magnus College. In 2020, 270 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 23 associate degrees, 155 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,108
Completions By Degree
448
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lincoln College of New England-Southington is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Lincoln College of New England-Southington. In 2020, 110 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 25 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
465
Completions By Degree
135
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Paier College of Art Inc is an 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 of Art Inc. In 2020, 11 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
84
Completions By Degree
12
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Goodwin University is an 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 2020, 527 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 177 bachelor's degrees, 46 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,027
Completions By Degree
750
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mitchell College is an 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 2020, 129 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 12 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
597
Completions By Degree
141
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wesleyan University is an 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 2020, 1,128 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 56 master's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,933
Completions By Degree
1,194
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Hartford is an 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 University of Hartford. In 2020, 967 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 120 associate degrees, 650 master's degrees, and 86 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,553
Completions By Degree
1,823
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Yale University is an 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 2020, 2,525 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,661 bachelor's degrees, and 756 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,089
Completions By Degree
4,942
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Trinity College is an 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 2020, 638 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 15 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,167
Completions By Degree
653
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Connecticut
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Connecticut . About 46,816 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 16,611 degrees were completed at public colleges in Connecticut. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Connecticut State University is an 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 2020, 1,946 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 554 master's degrees, and 30 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,817
Completions By Degree
2,530
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program
Tuition
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 2020, 250 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,069
Completions By Degree
250
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Connecticut State University is an 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 2020, 1,181 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 90 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,425
Completions By Degree
1,275
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Connecticut is an 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 University of Connecticut. In 2020, 6,118 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 26 associate degrees, 1,824 master's degrees, and 750 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
18,585
Completions By Degree
8,718
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Charter Oak State College is an 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 2020, 428 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 48 associate degrees, 17 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,474
Completions By Degree
493
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Connecticut State University is an 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 2020, 1,692 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 470 master's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,694
Completions By Degree
2,178
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Connecticut State University is an 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 2020, 971 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 10 associate degrees, 170 master's degrees, and 16 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,752
Completions By Degree
1,167
Est. Online Degree Availability
1%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in Connecticut
There are 12 community colleges in Connecticut where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 40,153 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Connecticut, and about 4,750 associate degrees were completed.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Housatonic Community College is an 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
4,434
Completions By Degree
351
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Manchester Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,033
Completions By Degree
571
Est. Online Degree Availability
5%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Three Rivers Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,957
Completions By Degree
471
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Naugatuck Valley Community College is an 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
5,490
Completions By Degree
719
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tunxis Community College is an 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
3,381
Completions By Degree
381
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwestern Connecticut Community College is an 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
1,052
Completions By Degree
139
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Quinebaug Valley Community College is an 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
1,175
Completions By Degree
132
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Middlesex Community College is an 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
2,118
Completions By Degree
323
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Asnuntuck Community College is an 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
1,224
Completions By Degree
142
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Capital Community College is an 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
2,791
Completions By Degree
303
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Gateway Community College is an 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
6,246
Completions By Degree
636
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Norwalk Community College is an 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
4,252
Completions By Degree
582
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Affordable Colleges in Connecticut
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Connecticut, or which Connecticut schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Connecticut's 4-year nonprofit schools is $32,119. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Connecticut is $18,077, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $4,519.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges in Connecticut
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. 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 in Connecticut is accredited? View a list of accredited colleges and universities in Connecticut here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Albertus Magnus College
- Central Connecticut State University
- Charter Oak State College
- Connecticut College
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Fairfield University
- Goodwin University
- Hartford Seminary
- Holy Apostles College and Seminary
- Mitchell College
- Quinnipiac University
- Rensselaer at Hartford
- Sacred Heart University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Trinity College
- University of Bridgeport
- University of Connecticut
- University of Hartford
- University of New Haven
- University of Saint Joseph
- Wesleyan University
- Western Connecticut State University
- Yale University
- Franklin University
- Housatonic Community College
- Manchester Community College
- Three Rivers Community College
- Naugatuck Valley Community College
- Tunxis Community College
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College
- Quinebaug Valley Community College
- Middlesex Community College
- Asnuntuck Community College
- Capital Community College
- Gateway Community College
- Norwalk Community College
- Paier College of Art Inc
- Post University