Colleges Near Bridgeport

Colleges and universities near me in the Bridgeport, Connecticut area

There are 3 colleges in Bridgeport and 116 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 559,810 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 144,229, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bridgeport. Driving time to these schools from Bridgeport should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Yale University in New Haven which is ranked #6 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Columbia University in the City of New York enrolling 34,782 students. In terms of affordability, Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,176 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Bridgeport.


116 results

Trinity College
T
Hartford, CT

Trinity College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

  • 2,205enrollment
  • $32,704net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 30-32ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 17

47 miles from Bridgeport

Jewish Theological Seminary of America
J
New York, NY

Jewish Theological Seminary of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 318enrollment
  • $61,379net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1466-1538SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

48 miles from Bridgeport

Manhattan School of Music
M
New York, NY

Manhattan School of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,115enrollment
  • $51,278net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

48 miles from Bridgeport

University of Hartford
H
West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,732enrollment
  • $31,687net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

49 miles from Bridgeport

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
F
Teaneck, NJ
 

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 7,285enrollment
  • $16,030net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 908-1180SAT range
  • 20-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

48 miles from Bridgeport

Barnard College
B
New York, NY

Barnard College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,442enrollment
  • $26,009net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

48 miles from Bridgeport

Bramson ORT College
B
Forest Hills, NY
 

Bramson ORT College

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 471enrollment
  • $14,959net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

Columbia University in the City of New York
C
New York, NY

Columbia University in the City of New York

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Colleges in America

  • 34,782enrollment
  • $22,058net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1580SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

48 miles from Bridgeport

Mount Saint Mary College
M
Newburgh, NY

Mount Saint Mary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#50 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,918enrollment
  • $23,439net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1225SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

48 miles from Bridgeport

Plaza College
P
Jackson Heights, NY
 

Plaza College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 807enrollment
  • $17,178net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

Rockland Community College
R
Suffern, NY
 

Rockland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,472enrollment
  • $11,280net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
Y
Kew Gardens, NY
 

Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 85enrollment
  • $14,690net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland
Y
Suffern, NY
 

Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 183enrollment
  • $13,353net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

Lincoln College of New England Hartford
L
Hartford, Connecticut
 

Lincoln College of New England Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 42enrollment
  • $29,000net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Bridgeport

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus
C
Hartford, Connecticut
 

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,535enrollment
  • $11,779net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Bridgeport

Bergen Community College
B
Paramus, NJ
 

Bergen Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,192enrollment
  • $9,085net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Bridgeport

Eastwick College
E
Ramsey, NJ
 

Eastwick College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 719enrollment
  • $29,109net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Bridgeport

Ramapo College of New Jersey
R
Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 5,478enrollment
  • $16,262net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1295SAT range
  • 23-32ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

50 miles from Bridgeport

FAQ's

The closest community college is Housatonic Community College and is 0.9 miles from Bridgeport. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Housatonic Community College are $4,740 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Housatonic Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.