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Data source: U.S. College Scorecard · Planning cycle 2026 · Methodology

Colleges in Connecticut (2026)

32 four-year colleges in Connecticut — 11 public, 18 private non-profit.

32

4-Year Colleges

$15,006

Avg In-State Tuition

$37,687

Avg Out-of-State Tuition

65%

Avg Acceptance Rate

Colleges in Connecticut

32 schools

University of Connecticut campus

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public · 19,147 students · Large (> 15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$22,886

↑ 61% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

83%

↑ 35% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$73,997

↑ 161% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$20,366

↑ 100% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

54%

↓ 21% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a large campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
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Post University campus

Post University

Waterbury, CT · Private · 18,975 students · Large (> 15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$19,196

↑ 35% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

34%

↓ 46% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$38,696

↑ 36% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$17,100

↓ 30% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a large campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

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Central Connecticut State University campus

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public · 7,670 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$16,435

↑ 16% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

51%

↓ 17% below avg · On track

Earnings

$58,562

↑ 106% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$12,460

↑ 22% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

76%

↑ 11% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
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Sacred Heart University campus

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT · Private · 6,904 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$45,459

↑ 220% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

74%

↑ 19% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$75,059

↑ 164% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$48,460

↑ 98% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

68%

Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
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Yale University campus

Yale University

New Haven, CT · Private · 6,811 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$27,818

↑ 96% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

97%

↑ 56% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$100,533

↑ 254% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$64,700

↑ 164% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

5%

↓ 93% below avg · Highly selective

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
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Quinnipiac University campus

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Private · 6,208 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$39,207

↑ 176% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

77%

↑ 25% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$83,759

↑ 195% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$53,090

↑ 117% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

77%

↑ 13% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
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Southern Connecticut State University campus

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT · Public · 6,180 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$20,877

↑ 47% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

51%

↓ 19% below avg · On track

Earnings

$55,043

↑ 94% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$12,828

↑ 26% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

81%

↑ 19% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
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Fairfield University campus

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT · Private · 4,938 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$46,274

↑ 226% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

84%

↑ 35% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$88,794

↑ 213% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$56,360

↑ 130% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

45%

↓ 34% below avg · Selective

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
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University of New Haven campus

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT · Private · 4,799 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$34,089

↑ 140% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

61%

On track

Earnings

$60,126

↑ 112% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$45,730

↑ 87% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

81%

↑ 18% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
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University of Hartford campus

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT · Private · 4,032 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$29,558

↑ 108% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

58%

↓ 7% below avg · On track

Earnings

$60,823

↑ 114% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$47,647

↑ 94% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

83%

↑ 22% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
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Western Connecticut State University campus

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT · Public · 3,434 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$18,617

↑ 31% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

51%

↓ 18% below avg · On track

Earnings

$59,115

↑ 108% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$12,763

↑ 25% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

81%

↑ 20% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Eastern Connecticut State University campus

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT · Public · 3,377 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$20,480

↑ 44% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

59%

↓ 5% below avg · On track

Earnings

$56,469

↑ 99% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$13,292

↑ 30% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

81%

↑ 18% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Wesleyan University campus

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT · Private · 2,973 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$27,888

↑ 96% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

92%

↑ 49% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$73,897

↑ 160% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$67,316

↑ 175% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

17%

↓ 75% below avg · Highly selective

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Goodwin University campus

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT · Private · 2,761 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$28,544

↑ 101% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

52%

↓ 17% below avg · On track

Earnings

$43,596

↑ 54% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$21,198

↓ 13% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Trinity College campus

Trinity College

Hartford, CT · Private · 2,193 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$35,009

↑ 147% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

83%

↑ 34% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$90,779

↑ 220% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$67,420

↑ 175% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

34%

↓ 51% below avg · Selective

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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University of Connecticut-Stamford campus

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public · 2,177 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$14,059

Moderate cost

Grad rate

59%

↓ 4% below avg · On track

Earnings

$73,997

↑ 161% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$17,472

↑ 71% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

80%

↑ 18% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Connecticut College campus

Connecticut College

New London, CT · Private · 1,960 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$33,998

↑ 139% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

84%

↑ 35% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$75,001

↑ 164% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$64,812

↑ 165% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

38%

↓ 44% below avg · Selective

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with solid graduation outcomes, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Charter Oak State College campus

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT · Public · 1,620 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$15,663

↑ 10% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

67%

↑ 8% above avg · On track

Earnings

$64,209

↑ 126% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$8,506

↓ 17% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus campus

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public · 1,473 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$13,339

↓ 6% below avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

64%

↑ 3% above avg · On track

Earnings

$73,997

↑ 161% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$17,452

↑ 71% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

86%

↑ 27% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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University of Bridgeport campus

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT · Private · 1,450 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$24,786

↑ 75% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

48%

↓ 23% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$50,323

↑ 77% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$35,760

↑ 46% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

64%

↓ 5% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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United States Coast Guard Academy campus

United States Coast Guard Academy

New London, CT · Public · 1,081 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

87%

↑ 41% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

N/A

Not available

Acceptance

24%

↓ 64% below avg · Highly selective

AI insight

Solid graduation outcomes with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Value-focused public education
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Albertus Magnus College campus

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT · Private · 882 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$32,681

↑ 130% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

48%

↓ 23% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$60,144

↑ 112% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$39,924

↑ 63% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

64%

↓ 5% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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University of Saint Joseph campus

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT · Private · 825 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$27,375

↑ 93% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

65%

↑ 5% above avg · On track

Earnings

$59,908

↑ 111% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$45,908

↑ 87% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

80%

↑ 17% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus campus

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · 746 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$8,896

↓ 37% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

60%

↓ 4% below avg · On track

Earnings

$73,997

↑ 161% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$17,462

↑ 71% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

87%

↑ 28% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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University of Connecticut-Avery Point campus

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · 464 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$11,504

↓ 19% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

58%

↓ 7% below avg · On track

Earnings

$73,997

↑ 161% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$17,462

↑ 71% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

87%

↑ 27% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Strong affordability with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Small campus preference
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Mitchell College campus

Mitchell College

New London, CT · Private · 421 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$30,841

↑ 117% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

52%

↓ 16% below avg · On track

Earnings

$39,115

↑ 38% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$39,050

↑ 59% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

73%

↑ 8% above avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with competitive post-graduation earnings, a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Arizona College of Nursing - Hartford

East Hartford, CT · Private · 334 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$34,657

↑ 22% above avg · Building outcomes

Tuition

$24,653

Out-of-state

Acceptance

100%

↑ 47% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Holy Apostles College and Seminary campus

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Cromwell, CT · Private · 203 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$16,073

↑ 13% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

79%

↑ 27% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

$9,580

↓ 61% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Solid graduation outcomes with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Paier College campus

Paier College

Bridgeport, CT · Private · 183 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$30,982

↑ 118% above avg · Higher cost

Grad rate

60%

↓ 3% below avg · On track

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

$26,400

↑ 8% above avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

62%

↓ 10% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

A higher net price than similar schools with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Goodwin University - Bridgeport Campus

Bridgeport, CT · Private

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$43,596

↑ 54% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$21,188

↓ 14% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

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Tuition Comparison

Public universities in Connecticut offer significantly lower in-state tuition for state residents.

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace

Private · Hartford

Out-of-state: N/A

Goodwin University - Bridgeport Campus

Private · Bridgeport

Out-of-state: $21,188

Relay Graduate School of Education - Connecticut

Private · New Haven

Out-of-state: N/A

University of Connecticut

Public · Storrs

In-state: $20,366

Out-of-state: $43,034

Post University

Private · Waterbury

Out-of-state: $17,100

Central Connecticut State University

Public · New Britain

In-state: $12,460

Out-of-state: $25,736

Sacred Heart University

Private · Fairfield

Out-of-state: $48,460

Yale University

Private · New Haven

Out-of-state: $64,700

Quinnipiac University

Private · Hamden

Out-of-state: $53,090

Southern Connecticut State University

Public · New Haven

In-state: $12,828

Out-of-state: $26,104

Fairfield University

Private · Fairfield

Out-of-state: $56,360

University of New Haven

Private · West Haven

Out-of-state: $45,730

University of Hartford

Private · West Hartford

Out-of-state: $47,647

Western Connecticut State University

Public · Danbury

In-state: $12,763

Out-of-state: $16,095

Eastern Connecticut State University

Public · Willimantic

In-state: $13,292

Out-of-state: $16,624

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