Colleges Near Bridgeport

Colleges and universities near me in the Bridgeport, Connecticut area

There are 3 colleges in Bridgeport and 113 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 602,319 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 #5 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Columbia University in the City of New York enrolling 35,279 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.
Bridgeport, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Manhattan School of Music
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New York, NY

Manhattan School of Music

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,097enrollment
  • $51,879net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

48 miles from Bridgeport

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,913enrollment
  • $30,553net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

49 miles from Bridgeport

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
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Teaneck, NJ
 

Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 7,607enrollment
  • $17,121net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 908-1180SAT range
  • 20-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

48 miles from Bridgeport

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Barnard College
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New York, NY

Barnard College

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,353enrollment
  • $27,738net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1453-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

48 miles from Bridgeport

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

Columbia University in the City of New York

Private 4 Year

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#22 Best Colleges in America

  • 35,279enrollment
  • $20,869net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

48 miles from Bridgeport

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Mount Saint Mary College
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Newburgh, NY

Mount Saint Mary College

Private 4 Year

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#49 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,246enrollment
  • $24,588net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1255SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

48 miles from Bridgeport

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Plaza College
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Jackson Heights, NY
 

Plaza College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 846enrollment
  • $17,923net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

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Rockland Community College
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Suffern, NY
 

Rockland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,763enrollment
  • $8,765net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

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Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
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Kew Gardens, NY
 

Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah

Private 4 Year

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  • 96enrollment
  • $14,585net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

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Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland
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Suffern, NY
 

Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland

Private 4 Year

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  • 141enrollment
  • $18,501net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Bridgeport

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Lincoln College of New England Hartford
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Hartford, Connecticut
 

Lincoln College of New England Hartford

Private 4 Year

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

48 miles from Bridgeport

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University of Connecticut Hartford Campus
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Hartford, Connecticut
 

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,494enrollment
  • $10,972net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Bridgeport

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Bergen Community College
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Paramus, NJ
 

Bergen Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,801enrollment
  • $8,955net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Bridgeport

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Eastwick College
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Ramsey, NJ
 

Eastwick College

Private 2 Year

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  • 929enrollment
  • $28,467net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Bridgeport

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Ramapo College of New Jersey
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Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 5,521enrollment
  • $17,348net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1270SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

50 miles from Bridgeport

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American Musical and Dramatic Academy
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New York, NY

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,511enrollment
  • $46,130net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Bridgeport

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CUNY Hunter College
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New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 22,879enrollment
  • $4,127net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1470SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

49 miles from Bridgeport

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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
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Long Island City, NY

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 13,998enrollment
  • $6,466net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Bridgeport

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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.