Colleges Near Manchester

Colleges and universities near me in the Manchester, Connecticut area

There 57 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 242,547 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 30,577, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Manchester. Driving time to these schools from Manchester 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 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 Manchester.
Manchester, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Worcester State University
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Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 5,311enrollment
  • $14,435net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1015-1220SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

48 miles from Manchester

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Becker College
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Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

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#35 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,675enrollment
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  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 20-31ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

49 miles from Manchester

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Worcester, MA

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Private 4 Year

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  • 7,308enrollment
  • $46,876net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

50 miles from Manchester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Manchester Community College and is 2.7 miles from Manchester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Manchester 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.