Colleges Near Shelton

Colleges and universities near me in the Shelton, Connecticut area

There are 81 colleges within 50 miles of Shelton enrolling a total of 420,283 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 39,559, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Shelton. The nearest college is Sacred Heart University in Fairfield at a distance of 7.9 miles from Shelton. Driving time to these schools from Shelton 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, Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport 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 Shelton.
Shelton, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Capital Community College
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Hartford, CT

Capital Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 34,991enrollment
  • $9,059net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Shelton

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University of Saint Joseph
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West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

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#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 1,939enrollment
  • $27,558net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1250SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

39 miles from Shelton

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Trinity College
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Hartford, CT

Trinity College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Connecticut

  • 2,276enrollment
  • $31,806net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1460SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 17

38 miles from Shelton

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Dowling College
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Oakdale, NY

Dowling College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,256enrollment
  • $22,931net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Shelton

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Webb Institute
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Glen Cove, NY

Webb Institute

Private 4 Year

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  • 105enrollment
  • $21,488net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1390-1525SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from Shelton

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The College of Westchester
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White Plains, NY
 

The College of Westchester

Private 4 Year

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  • 891enrollment
  • $11,332net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Shelton

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SUNY Westchester Community College
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Valhalla, NY

SUNY Westchester Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,031enrollment
  • $9,267net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Shelton

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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

40 miles from Shelton

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New York College of Health Professions
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Syosset, NY
 

New York College of Health Professions

Private 4 Year

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  • 97enrollment
  • $42,908net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.73Avg GPA

40 miles from Shelton

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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

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

39 miles from Shelton

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University of Connecticut Hartford Campus
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Hartford, Connecticut
 

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus

Public 4 Year

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

40 miles from Shelton

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Long Island University C W Post Campus
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Brookville, NY

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#46 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,322enrollment
  • $22,620net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

41 miles from Shelton

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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

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

42 miles from Shelton

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Manchester Community College
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Manchester, CT

Manchester Community College

Public 2 Year

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

43 miles from Shelton

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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

43 miles from Shelton

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Iona College
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New Rochelle, NY

Iona College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#48 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,720enrollment
  • $28,557net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1055-1265SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

43 miles from Shelton

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New York Institute of Technology
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Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,757enrollment
  • $23,074net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1390SAT range
  • 25-33ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

42 miles from Shelton

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Farmingdale State College
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Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale State College

Public 4 Year

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#24 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 9,541enrollment
  • $8,224net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1200SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

41 miles from Shelton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Housatonic Community College and is 9.3 miles from Shelton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

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

Housatonic 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.