Colleges Near Chester Center

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester Center, Connecticut area

There are 50 colleges within 50 miles of Chester Center enrolling a total of 256,908 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 1,558, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester Center. The nearest college is Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme at a distance of 8.4 miles from Chester Center. Driving time to these schools from Chester Center 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 University of Connecticut enrolling 27,003 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 Chester Center.
Chester Center, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Southern Connecticut State University
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New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $18,712net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

26 miles from Chester Center

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Yale University
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New Haven, CT

Yale University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in America

  • 14,776enrollment
  • $18,647net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

26 miles from Chester Center

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Capital Community College
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Hartford, CT

Capital Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,395enrollment
  • $9,556net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Chester Center

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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

  • 8,819enrollment
  • $33,135net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

27 miles from Chester Center

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Trinity College
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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

27 miles from Chester Center

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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

0 reviews

 

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

29 miles from Chester Center

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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

0 reviews

 

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

28 miles from Chester Center

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University of Connecticut Hartford Campus
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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

27 miles from Chester Center

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University of Connecticut
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Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 27,003enrollment
  • $23,985net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1440SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

30 miles from Chester Center

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University of Hartford
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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

30 miles from Chester Center

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University of Saint Joseph
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West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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

30 miles from Chester Center

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Tunxis Community College
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Farmington, CT
 

Tunxis Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

30 miles from Chester Center

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University of Connecticut Tri Campus
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Waterbury, CT
 

University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $9,990net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 990-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Chester Center

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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

34 miles from Chester Center

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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

34 miles from Chester Center

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Asnuntuck Community College
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Enfield, CT
 

Asnuntuck Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,264enrollment
  • $9,550net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Chester Center

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University of Bridgeport
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Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 3,988enrollment
  • $28,470net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 935-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

42 miles from Chester Center

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Housatonic Community College
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Bridgeport, CT
 

Housatonic Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,364enrollment
  • $12,148net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Chester Center

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Middlesex Community College and is 12.6 miles from Chester Center. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Middlesex Community College are $4,700 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Middlesex 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.