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.
Derby, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Iona College
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New Rochelle, NY

Iona College

Private 4 Year

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#45 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,621enrollment
  • $28,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

46 miles from Derby

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SUNY College at Old Westbury
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Old Westbury, NY
 

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Public 4 Year

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#28 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 4,270enrollment
  • $12,329net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1206SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

45 miles from Derby

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Mercy College
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Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

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#56 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,615enrollment
  • $15,879net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

46 miles from Derby

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Monroe College New Rochelle
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New Rochelle, New York
 

Monroe College New Rochelle

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,157enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Derby

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United States Military Academy
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West Point, New York

United States Military Academy

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,393enrollment
  • -net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1450SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

46 miles from Derby

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The College of New Rochelle
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New Rochelle, NY

The College of New Rochelle

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,853enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

47 miles from Derby

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Nyack College
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Nyack, NY

Nyack College

Private 4 Year

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#59 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,595enrollment
  • $22,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 848-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 2.76Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

47 miles from Derby

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Dominican College of Blauvelt
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Orangeburg, NY
 

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

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#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,407enrollment
  • $23,747net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 953-1178SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

49 miles from Derby

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Island Drafting and Technical Institute
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Amityville, NY
 

Island Drafting and Technical Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 67enrollment
  • $22,762net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

48 miles from Derby

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College
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Sparkill, NY
 

Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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#49 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,033enrollment
  • $21,745net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 920-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Sarah Lawrence College
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Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,696enrollment
  • $42,781net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1450SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Vassar College
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Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,459enrollment
  • $30,603net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1535SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

49 miles from Derby

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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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#50 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,918enrollment
  • $23,439net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1225SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

50 miles from Derby

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Nassau Community College
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Garden City, NY

Nassau Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,996enrollment
  • $5,575net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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.