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Colleges in Connecticut
Connecticut has 29 colleges in our data: 27 four-year colleges (11 public) and 2 two-year colleges. The median four-year college costs $23,678 a year after grants and graduates 59% of its students.
Best colleges in Connecticut by outcomes
Four-year colleges in Connecticut with the highest outcome score, which blends graduation rate (45%), earnings 10 years after entry (35%) and net price (20%).
| # | College | Outcome score | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs | Avg net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT | 96 | 96% | $118,356 | $11,340 |
| 2 | Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT | 83 | 90% | $86,811 | $23,014 |
| 3 | University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT | 79 | 84% | $82,098 | $24,342 |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusHartford, CT | 78 | 66% | $82,098 | $13,961 |
| 5 | Trinity CollegeHartford, CT | 77 | 83% | $103,089 | $37,004 |
| 6 | Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT | 76 | 85% | $101,587 | $49,906 |
| 7 | Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT | 73 | 82% | $82,225 | $35,960 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT | 72 | 79% | $87,596 | $41,729 |
| 9 | Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT | 70 | 77% | $80,896 | $45,827 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-StamfordStamford, CT | 69 | 55% | $82,098 | $14,226 |
Cheapest 4-year colleges
Lowest average net price, graduation cohort of 50+
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus$8,616 net · 51% grad
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point$11,184 net · 51% grad
- Yale University$11,340 net · 96% grad
- University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus$13,961 net · 66% grad
- University of Connecticut-Stamford$14,226 net · 55% grad
Hardest to get into
Lowest acceptance rates
- Yale University3.9% admitted · $11,340 net
- Wesleyan University17% admitted · $23,014 net
- United States Coast Guard Academy22% admitted · net
- Trinity College29% admitted · $37,004 net
- Fairfield University33% admitted · $49,906 net
Easiest to get into
Highest acceptance rates with a 50%+ graduation rate
- University of Hartford96% admitted · 57% grad
- University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus88% admitted · 66% grad
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point88% admitted · 51% grad
- Western Connecticut State University87% admitted · 51% grad
- University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus87% admitted · 51% grad
Highest earnings
Median earnings 10 years after entry
- Yale University$118,356 earnings · $11,340 net
- Trinity College$103,089 earnings · $37,004 net
- Fairfield University$101,587 earnings · $49,906 net
- Quinnipiac University$87,596 earnings · $41,729 net
- Wesleyan University$86,811 earnings · $23,014 net
All 27 four-year colleges in Connecticut
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| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertus Magnus CollegeNew Haven, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 991 | 59% | $31,731 | 48% | $62,459 |
| Arizona College of Nursing - HartfordEast Hartford, CT | Private for-profit 4-year | 334 | 100% | $34,371 | n/a | $41,223 |
| Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain, CT | Public 4-year | 7,822 | 73% | $15,537 | 50% | $65,779 |
| Charter Oak State CollegeNew Britain, CT | Public 4-year | 1,821 | Open | $14,594 | 0% | $65,844 |
| Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,937 | 37% | $35,960 | 82% | $82,225 |
| Eastern Connecticut State UniversityWillimantic, CT | Public 4-year | 3,418 | 83% | $20,502 | 54% | $60,748 |
| Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 5,373 | 33% | $49,906 | 85% | $101,587 |
| Holy Apostles College and SeminaryCromwell, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 216 | Open | $9,026 | 71% | n/a |
| Mitchell CollegeNew London, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 377 | 95% | $32,206 | 46% | $49,631 |
| Post UniversityWaterbury, CT | Private for-profit 4-year | 13,603 | Open | $20,694 | 34% | $44,639 |
| Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 6,531 | 72% | $41,729 | 79% | $87,596 |
| Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 7,087 | 65% | $45,827 | 77% | $80,896 |
| Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT | Public 4-year | 6,295 | 92% | $21,029 | 50% | $59,695 |
| Trinity CollegeHartford, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,146 | 29% | $37,004 | 83% | $103,089 |
| United States Coast Guard AcademyNew London, CT | Public 4-year | 1,108 | 22% | n/a | 95% | n/a |
| University of BridgeportBridgeport, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,534 | 83% | $28,356 | 37% | $56,082 |
| University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT | Public 4-year | 19,835 | 52% | $24,342 | 84% | $82,098 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery PointGroton, CT | Public 4-year | 454 | 88% | $11,184 | 51% | $82,098 |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusHartford, CT | Public 4-year | 1,525 | 88% | $13,961 | 66% | $82,098 |
| University of Connecticut-StamfordStamford, CT | Public 4-year | 2,432 | 83% | $14,226 | 55% | $82,098 |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusWaterbury, CT | Public 4-year | 733 | 87% | $8,616 | 51% | $82,098 |
| University of HartfordWest Hartford, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 4,146 | 96% | $28,928 | 57% | $66,020 |
| University of New HavenWest Haven, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 4,841 | 60% | $32,994 | 64% | $69,320 |
| University of Saint JosephWest Hartford, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 838 | 79% | $28,249 | 62% | $67,897 |
| Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 3,067 | 17% | $23,014 | 90% | $86,811 |
| Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CT | Public 4-year | 3,511 | 87% | $16,754 | 51% | $62,010 |
| Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT | Private nonprofit 4-year | 6,758 | 3.9% | $11,340 | 96% | $118,356 |
Community and two-year colleges in Connecticut
Highest outcome scores: Connecticut State Community College (40).
| College | Type | Undergrads | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut State Community CollegeNew Britain, CT | Public 2-year | 33,645 | $9,195 | 25% | $46,642 |
| Goodwin UniversityEast Hartford, CT | Private nonprofit 2-year | 2,693 | $31,759 | 51% | $52,576 |
Trade schools in Connecticut
Connecticut also has 18 trade schools. Compare them, and programs like welding, HVAC and nursing, on the trade schools in Connecticut page.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 29 colleges that mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 27 four-year and 2 two-year schools.
What is the best college in Connecticut?
By our outcome score, which combines graduation rate, earnings and net price, Yale University ranks first among four-year colleges in Connecticut, with a score of 96. The best college for you depends on cost, fit and what you want to study.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Connecticut?
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has the lowest average net price among four-year colleges in Connecticut with a graduation cohort of at least 50 students: $8,616 a year after grants.
What is the hardest college to get into in Connecticut?
Yale University, which admitted 3.9% of applicants for fall 2024.
How much is in-state tuition in Connecticut?
The median in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges in Connecticut is $14,008 for 2025-26. Housing, food and books add to that, so check each school's net price.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.