Colleges Near Bristol

Colleges and universities near me in the Bristol, Connecticut area

There are 56 colleges within 50 miles of Bristol enrolling a total of 265,391 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 60,477, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Bristol. The nearest college is Lincoln College of New England Southington in Southington at a distance of 3.6 miles from Bristol. Driving time to these schools from Bristol 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 Capital Community College enrolling 34,991 students. In terms of affordability, Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $600 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 Bristol.
Bristol, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Manchester Community College
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Manchester, CT

Manchester Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,164enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Bristol

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Middlesex Community College
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Middletown, CT

Middlesex Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,880enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Bristol

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Paier College of Art Inc
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Hamden, CT
 

Paier College of Art Inc

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 203enrollment
  • $31,768net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Bristol

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Albertus Magnus College
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New Haven, CT

Albertus Magnus College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,161enrollment
  • $30,179net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

24 miles from Bristol

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Southern Connecticut State University
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New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,820enrollment
  • $19,870net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

24 miles from Bristol

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Yale University
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New Haven, CT

Yale University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in America

  • 15,081enrollment
  • $26,044net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

26 miles from Bristol

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University of New Haven
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West Haven, CT

University of New Haven

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 9,830enrollment
  • $34,201net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

27 miles from Bristol

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Gateway Community College
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New Haven, CT
 

Gateway Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,578enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Bristol

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Asnuntuck Community College
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Enfield, CT
 

Asnuntuck Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,264enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Bristol

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Lincoln College of New England Suffield
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Suffield, Connecticut
 

Lincoln College of New England Suffield

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 56enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Bristol

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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,137enrollment
  • $16,527net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1150SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

32 miles from Bristol

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Bay Path University
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Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,643enrollment
  • $14,935net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

32 miles from Bristol

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Westfield State University
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Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,555enrollment
  • $17,723net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

32 miles from Bristol

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Sacred Heart University
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Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

 

  • 11,179enrollment
  • $46,165net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

35 miles from Bristol

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University of Connecticut
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Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 27,364enrollment
  • $22,324net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1420SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

37 miles from Bristol

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St Vincent's College
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Bridgeport, CT
 

St Vincent's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 485enrollment
  • $18,175net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Bristol

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American International College
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Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#34 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,142enrollment
  • $21,454net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

36 miles from Bristol

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College of Our Lady of the Elms
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Chicopee, MA

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,332enrollment
  • $22,311net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

36 miles from Bristol

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Tunxis Community College and is 3.7 miles from Bristol. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Tunxis Community College are $4,820 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Tunxis 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.