Colleges Near Derby

Colleges and universities near me in the Derby, Connecticut area

There are 68 colleges within 50 miles of Derby enrolling a total of 295,873 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 12,902, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Derby. The nearest college is University of New Haven in West Haven at a distance of 6.7 miles from Derby. Driving time to these schools from Derby 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 Stony Brook University enrolling 25,710 students. In terms of affordability, Gateway Community College in New Haven 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 Derby.


68 results

University of Phoenix Fairfield County Campus
P
Norwalk, CT
 

University of Phoenix Fairfield County Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Derby

Wesleyan University
W
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 3,253enrollment
  • $21,270net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

27 miles from Derby

Middlesex Community College
M
Middletown, CT

Middlesex Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,880enrollment
  • $6,306net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Derby

Tunxis Community College
T
Farmington, CT
 

Tunxis Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

28 miles from Derby

Stony Brook University
S
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#25 Best Public Universities in America

  • 25,710enrollment
  • $17,213net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1500SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

29 miles from Derby

Central Connecticut State University
C
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

30 miles from Derby

Charter Oak State College
C
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

30 miles from Derby

Holy Apostles College and Seminary
H
Cromwell, CT
 

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 719enrollment
  • $13,418net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 22

30 miles from Derby

University of Connecticut Stamford
C
Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Derby

Suffolk County Community College
S
Selden, NY

Suffolk County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 20,014enrollment
  • $6,275net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

33 miles from Derby

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
Y
Mount Kisco, NY
 

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 242enrollment
  • $9,595net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Derby

Goodwin College
G
East Hartford, CT
 

Goodwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,158enrollment
  • $23,934net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Derby

Capital Community College
C
Hartford, CT

Capital Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

37 miles from Derby

University of Saint Joseph
S
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

36 miles from Derby

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

35 miles from Derby

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

38 miles from Derby

SUNY at Purchase College
P
Purchase, NY

SUNY at Purchase College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,182enrollment
  • $19,434net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1350SAT range
  • 29-31ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

37 miles from Derby

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

36 miles from Derby

FAQ's

The closest community college is Gateway Community College and is 8.5 miles from Derby. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Gateway 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.