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32 Colleges
$87,811 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$29,186 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 2,995 students received a teaching degree from a college in Connecticut, making it rank #34 in terms of graduations. Connecticut colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $21,953 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $27,187 per year.

An estimated 47% of college students in Connecticut take out loans, with the average loan amount being $7,297 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$19,434 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 18,917 undergraduates at UCONN, of which 18,090 are full-time, and there are 27,215 students altogether. For undergraduates at UCONN, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 56% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,838 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCONN is $58,770.

#2

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$12,106 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Central Connecticut State University is 10,652, of which 8,593 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,811 are full-time. For undergraduates at CCSU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Around 50% of accepted students are men, and 50% are women.

Roughly 50% of students at CCSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,218 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from CCSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $49,656 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$12,414 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,331 students at SCSU in total, 7,440 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,268 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

69% of SCSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,513 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,062 during the early-career years.

#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,580 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Sacred Heart University is 9,313, of which 6,417 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,671 are full-time. For undergraduates at Sacred Heart, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 66%. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

Approximately 64% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $12,170 a year. Sacred Heart has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $59,090 during the early-career years.

#5

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$44,006 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
77% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,305 students at USJ in total, 898 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 820 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USJ is 4.1 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 25% of accepted students are men, and 75% are women.

Roughly 77% of students at USJ take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,375 a year. USJ has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,194 during the early-career years.

#6

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,760 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
80% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,350 undergraduates at UBridgeport, of which 1,868 are full-time, and there are 4,155 students altogether. For undergraduates at UBridgeport, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 73%. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.

Approximately 80% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $11,980 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UBridgeport with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,258 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$51,790 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Quinnipiac University is 9,746, of which 6,843 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,482 are full-time. Quinnipiac has a freshman retention rate of 87%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

Roughly 63% of students at Quinnipiac take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $11,073 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Quinnipiac with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $65,742 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,148 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,521 undergraduates at UHart, of which 4,073 are full-time, and there are 6,493 students altogether. For undergraduates at UHart, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

72% of UHart students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,398 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UHart is $41,345.

#9

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$12,910 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Eastern Connecticut State University is 4,644, of which 4,475 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,713 are full-time. For undergraduates at ECSU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

62% of ECSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,066 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ECSU is $46,225.

#10

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$54,455 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,513 students at Fairfield U in total, 4,354 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,231 are full-time. For undergraduates at Fairfield U, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 56%. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

59% of Fairfield U students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,325 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fairfield U is $75,433.

#11

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$12,345 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,246 students at WestConn in total, 4,640 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,849 are full-time. It takes the average WestConn undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

About 85% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Roughly 58% of students at WestConn take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,469 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WestConn is $44,788.

#12

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,529 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,848 undergraduates at Post University, of which 3,609 are full-time, and there are 13,844 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Approximately 72% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,441 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Post University is $29,592.

#13

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$8,254 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,634 students at Charter Oak State College in total, 1,538 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 401 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

83% of Charter Oak State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,148 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Charter Oak State College is $51,516.

#14

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$4,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,334 full-time undergraduates at Housatonic Community College, and 3,821 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Housatonic Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,718 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,530 during the early-career years.

#15

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$4,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,902 full-time undergraduates at Gateway Community College, and 6,003 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Gateway Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,813 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Gateway Community College is $33,432.

#16

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$4,820 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
3% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Tunxis Community College is 3,365, which includes 1,342 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 3% of students at Tunxis Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,338 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Tunxis Community College is $35,955.

#17

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Danielson, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$4,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 465 full-time undergraduates at QVCC, and 1,161 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from QVCC is $31,012.

#18

Manchester Community College

Manchester, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$4,700 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,468 full-time undergraduates at MCC, and 4,448 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from MCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,416 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$64,022 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Wesleyan University is 3,053, of which 2,852 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,836 are full-time. It takes the average Wesleyan U undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Only 19% of students who apply get accepted. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

Roughly 19% of students at Wesleyan U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,079 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wesleyan U is $59,414.

#19

Trinity College

Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$63,930 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,200 undergraduates at Trinity Bantams, of which 2,167 are full-time, and there are 2,241 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 38%. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 54% are women.

51% of Trinity Bantams students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,493 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Trinity Bantams is $71,516.

#21

Middlesex Community College

Middletown, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$4,700 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,106 students at MxCC in total, 801 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

1% of MxCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,771 a year. MxCC has a 2.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,489 during the early-career years.

#21

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$4,740 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,886 full-time undergraduates at Naugatuck Valley Community College, and 5,083 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

1% of Naugatuck Valley Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,173 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Naugatuck Valley Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,394 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Mitchell College

New London, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,250 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
76% Freshmen Loans

There are 553 full-time undergraduates at Mitchell College, and 599 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mitchell College is 4.2 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 47% of accepted students are men, and 53% are women.

Approximately 76% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,992 a year. Mitchell College has a 5.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,031 during the early-career years.

#24

Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
$4,772 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Norwalk Community College is 4,420, which includes 1,424 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from NCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,214 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,772 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,228 students at NCCC in total, 457 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,379 a year. NCCC has a 2.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from NCCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,788 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Connecticut Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
29 Asnuntuck Community College 4
30 Three Rivers Community College 2
31 Goodwin College 0
31 University of New Haven 0

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