Colleges and universities in Connecticut
Connecticut is home to 52 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 202,310 students in total.
Of these, 12 are public and 40 private. The largest by enrollment include CSCC, University of Connecticut, and Post. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 65% and the median average net price is $22,706.
How the 52 institutions in Connecticut break down
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12 institutionsPublic · of 52
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut
Connecticut State Community College
New Britain, Connecticut
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, Connecticut
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, Connecticut
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
University of Connecticut - Avery Point
Groton, Connecticut
University of Connecticut - Hartford Campus
Hartford, Connecticut
University of Connecticut - Stamford
Stamford, Connecticut
University of Connecticut - Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, Connecticut
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges and universities are in Connecticut?
- Connecticut has 52 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 202,310 students.
- What are the largest universities in Connecticut?
- By total enrollment, the largest institutions in Connecticut are CSCC, University of Connecticut, Post, Yale, and Sacred Heart.
- What is the average graduation rate and net price in Connecticut?
- The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 65%, and the median average net price is $22,706. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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Data: IPEDS Fall 2025–26 provisional · College Scorecard (June 2026 release). All sources & release dates →
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