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Colleges and Universities in Connecticut
30 degree-granting colleges and universities in Connecticut that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges30
- Public1218 private
- Four-year291 two-year
- Online programs20Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Connecticut: Psychology (21), Business Administration (20), Computer Science (18), Biology (18), Mathematics (18), Political Science (17).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertus Magnus College | New Haven | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Arizona College of Nursing - Hartford | East Hartford | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Charter Oak State College | New Britain | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Connecticut College | New London | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Goodwin University | East Hartford | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Hartford International University for Religion and Peace | Hartford | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Holy Apostles College and Seminary | Cromwell | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Mitchell College | New London | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Post University | Waterbury | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Trinity College | Hartford | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| United States Coast Guard Academy | New London | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | Groton | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | Hartford | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | Stamford | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | Waterbury | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of New Haven | West Haven | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Saint Joseph | West Hartford | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Western Connecticut State University | Danbury | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Yale University | New Haven | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Connecticut: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 30 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Connecticut?
12 public, 16 private nonprofit and 2 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Connecticut?
1 two-year college, including public two-year colleges such as Connecticut State Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Connecticut?
29 four-year colleges and universities, and 21 schools in Connecticut offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Connecticut offer online programs?
20 colleges in Connecticut reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most colleges?
New Haven (3), New Britain (3), New London (3), Hartford (3), and East Hartford (2).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Connecticut?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Connecticut are Psychology (21 schools), Business Administration (20 schools), Computer Science (18 schools), Biology (18 schools), Mathematics (18 schools), and Political Science (17 schools).
How do I find a college in Connecticut that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Connecticut and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Connecticut colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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