Colleges Near Stamford

Colleges and universities near me in the Stamford, Connecticut area

There 186 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 954,022 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 122,643, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Stamford. Driving time to these schools from Stamford 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 New York University enrolling 57,335 students. In terms of affordability, Norwalk Community College in Norwalk 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 Stamford.
Stamford, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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CUNY College of Staten Island
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Staten Island, NY

CUNY College of Staten Island

Public 4 Year

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  • 10,736enrollment
  • $6,355net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

46 miles from Stamford

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Vassar College
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Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $29,733net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1435-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

46 miles from Stamford

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St Paul's School of Nursing Staten Island
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Staten Island, NY
 

St Paul's School of Nursing Staten Island

Private 2 Year

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  • 661enrollment
  • $37,740net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Stamford

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Dutchess Community College
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Poughkeepsie, NY
 

Dutchess Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,387enrollment
  • $8,268net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

48 miles from Stamford

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Union County College
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Cranford, NJ
 

Union County College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,081enrollment
  • $7,469net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Stamford

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Marist College
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Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,452enrollment
  • $40,106net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1360SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

49 miles from Stamford

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Norwalk Community College and is 5.2 miles from Stamford. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Norwalk Community College are $4,772 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Norwalk 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.