Colleges Near Canaan

Colleges and universities near me in the Canaan, Connecticut area

There are 52 colleges within 50 miles of Canaan enrolling a total of 193,955 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 1,212, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Canaan. The nearest college is Bard College at Simon's Rock in Great Barrington at a distance of 11.9 miles from Canaan. Driving time to these schools from Canaan should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts which is ranked #13 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Massachusetts Amherst enrolling 32,229 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 Canaan.
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Bard College at Simon's Rock
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Great Barrington, MA

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 298enrollment
  • $44,326net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

12 miles from Canaan

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College
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Winsted, CT
 

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,149enrollment
  • $9,801net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Canaan

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Columbia Greene Community College
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Hudson, NY
 

Columbia Greene Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,447enrollment
  • $6,738net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Canaan

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Berkshire Community College
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Pittsfield, MA
 

Berkshire Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,367enrollment
  • $8,935net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Canaan

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Westfield State University
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Westfield, MA

Westfield State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,702enrollment
  • $18,021net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

28 miles from Canaan

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Bard College
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Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Bard College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,706enrollment
  • $25,214net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

28 miles from Canaan

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Tunxis Community College
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Farmington, CT
 

Tunxis Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,267enrollment
  • $10,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Canaan

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Lincoln College of New England Southington
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Southington, CT
 

Lincoln College of New England Southington

Private 4 Year

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  • 465enrollment
  • $25,228net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Canaan

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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

36 miles from Canaan

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Naugatuck Valley Community College
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Waterbury, CT
 

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 4,554enrollment
  • $8,747net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Canaan

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University of Saint Joseph
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West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 1,992enrollment
  • $25,860net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1275SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

36 miles from Canaan

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Holyoke Community College
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Holyoke, MA
 

Holyoke Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,550enrollment
  • $7,927net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Canaan

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Central Connecticut State University
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New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,468enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

38 miles from Canaan

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Charter Oak State College
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New Britain, CT
 

Charter Oak State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,602enrollment
  • $10,191net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Canaan

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Post University
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Waterbury, CT

Post University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 17,034enrollment
  • $18,307net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Canaan

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Culinary Institute of America
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Hyde Park, NY

Culinary Institute of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,124enrollment
  • $33,499net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

37 miles from Canaan

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Dutchess Community College
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Poughkeepsie, NY
 

Dutchess Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,047enrollment
  • $8,443net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

37 miles from Canaan

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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

  • 1,275enrollment
  • $23,498net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

38 miles from Canaan

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northwestern Connecticut Community College and is 16.3 miles from Canaan. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northwestern Connecticut Community College are $4,772 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northwestern Connecticut 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.