Lens covers 16 four-year colleges in Connecticut, 5 public and 11 private. They range from Albertus Magnus College (991 undergraduates) to University of Connecticut (19,835). Acceptance rates run from 4% to 96%, and 11 of the 16 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 16 four-year colleges in Connecticut
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertus Magnus College | New Haven | 991 | 59% | $41,908 |
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain | 7,822 | 73% | $13,050 in-state · $16,550 out-of-state |
| Connecticut College | New London | 1,937 | 37% | $67,242 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic | 3,418 | 83% | $13,928 in-state · $17,428 out-of-state |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield | 5,373 | 33% | $58,350 |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden | 6,531 | 72% | $55,480 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield | 7,087 | 65% | $50,404 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven | 6,295 | 91% | $13,438 in-state · $27,378 out-of-state |
| Trinity College | Hartford | 2,146 | 29% | $70,770 |
| University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport | 1,534 | 83% | $35,760 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs | 19,835 | 52% | $21,044 in-state · $43,712 out-of-state |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford | 4,146 | 96% | $49,075 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven | 4,841 | 60% | $47,332 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown | 3,067 | 16% | $70,342 |
| Western Connecticut State University | Danbury | 3,511 | 87% | $13,401 in-state · $16,901 out-of-state |
| Yale University | New Haven | 6,758 | 4% | $67,250 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Connecticut admit at least half of applicants? 11 of the 16: Albertus Magnus College, Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Bridgeport, University of Connecticut, University of Hartford, University of New Haven, Western Connecticut State University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Connecticut? University of Connecticut is the largest, with 19,835 undergraduates, and Albertus Magnus College is the smallest, with 991 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Connecticut are public? 5 of the 16 are public and 11 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.