Colleges Near Meriden

Colleges and universities near me in the Meriden, Connecticut area

There are 54 colleges within 50 miles of Meriden enrolling a total of 297,251 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 60,868, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Meriden. The nearest college is Wesleyan University in Middletown at a distance of 7.3 miles from Meriden. Driving time to these schools from Meriden should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Yale University in New Haven which is ranked #5 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Capital Community College enrolling 34,991 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 Meriden.
Meriden, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Yale University
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New Haven, CT

Yale University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in America

  • 15,081enrollment
  • $26,044net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

17 miles from Meriden

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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

17 miles from Meriden

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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

 

  • 1,494enrollment
  • $10,972net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Meriden

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,913enrollment
  • $30,553net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

18 miles from Meriden

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Gateway Community College
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New Haven, CT
 

Gateway Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,578enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Meriden

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Manchester Community College
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Manchester, CT

Manchester Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,164enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Meriden

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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

  • 9,830enrollment
  • $34,201net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

19 miles from Meriden

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Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
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Old Lyme, Connecticut
 

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 81enrollment
  • $24,832net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

28 miles from Meriden

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College
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Winsted, CT
 

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

30 miles from Meriden

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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

  • 4,103enrollment
  • $26,064net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 880-1115SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

33 miles from Meriden

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Eastern Connecticut State University
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Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 3,979enrollment
  • $21,205net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

32 miles from Meriden

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Housatonic Community College
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Bridgeport, CT
 

Housatonic Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

32 miles from Meriden

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Sacred Heart University
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Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

 

  • 11,179enrollment
  • $46,165net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

32 miles from Meriden

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St Vincent's College
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Bridgeport, CT
 

St Vincent's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 485enrollment
  • $18,175net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Meriden

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Asnuntuck Community College
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Enfield, CT
 

Asnuntuck Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

34 miles from Meriden

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University of Connecticut
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Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in America

  • 27,364enrollment
  • $22,324net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1420SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

34 miles from Meriden

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Fairfield University
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Fairfield, CT

Fairfield University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 6,289enrollment
  • $47,630net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1380SAT range
  • 29-32ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

35 miles from Meriden

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Three Rivers Community College
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Norwich, CT
 

Three Rivers Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,937enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Meriden

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Middlesex Community College and is 9.5 miles from Meriden. 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.