Connecticut has 61 colleges including 30 four-year colleges, 8 community colleges, and 23 trade schools. By control type, 15 schools are public and 46 schools are private. 201,284 students enrolled in Connecticut colleges according to IPEDS.
For 4-year colleges, commonly said to as colleges, there are 30 schools are active in Connecticut (10 public and 20 private). 157,471 students enrolled in the schools, by gender, 64,112 men and 93,359 women students.
These colleges have an average acceptance rate of 66.48% and an average SAT score of 1,219. The average tuition & fees for in-state students is $15,593 and for out-of-state students is $28,327. The average enrollment is about 5,249 students per college. On average, each college offers about 104 programs.
The following table lists major colleges in Connecticut that have high enrollment, good academic reputation, and recognized by Connecticut residents. It includes 1 public institutions and 6 private institutions.
| Region | Prominent Institutions |
|---|---|
| New Haven Area | Yale University (New Haven), Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven) |
| Hartford Area | University of Hartford (West Hartford), Trinity College (Hartford) |
| Storrs | University of Connecticut (Storrs) |
| Fairfield County | Fairfield University (Fairfield), Sacred Heart University (Fairfield) |
University of Connecticut, located in Storrs, is generally considered the flagship institution in Connecticut. It offers wide range of programs in both undergraduate and graduate levels, including 208 graduate programs and 26 online programs. Its total enrollment is approximately 28,306 including 1,736 online students.
University of Connecticut has the highest enrollment among these colleges, with a student population of 28,306 students. It offers the largest number of programs of 433.
Of the major colleges in Connecticut, 2 law schools and 2 medical schools are affiliated with these colleges. Yale University and University of Connecticut have both a law school and a medical school. You can check the law schools and medical schools in the table below.
| Name | Graduate Programs | Distance Learning | Tuition & Fees | Adm. Rate | SAT Score | Enroll | Offered Programs | Law School | Medical School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven | Yes | Yes | $67,250 | 3.87% | 1540 | 15,564 | 253 | Visit | Visit |
| University of Connecticut Storrs | Yes | Yes | $43,712 | 52.39% | 1340 | 28,306 | 433 | Visit | Visit |
| Wesleyan University Middletown | Yes | Yes | $70,042 | 16.49% | 1490 | 4,011 | 84 | ||
| Fairfield University Fairfield | Yes | Yes | $58,400 | 33.29% | 1320 | 6,864 | 152 | ||
| Trinity College Hartford | Yes | Yes | $70,770 | 29.25% | 1405 | 2,238 | 57 | ||
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield | Yes | Yes | $50,404 | 65.36% | 11,022 | 122 | |||
| University of New Haven West Haven | Yes | Yes | $47,332 | 60.38% | 1160 | 9,229 | 222 |