Colleges Near West Hartford

Colleges and universities near me in the West Hartford, Connecticut area

There are 2 colleges in West Hartford and 58 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 289,720 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 63,268, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from West Hartford. Driving time to these schools from West Hartford 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 West Hartford.
West Hartford, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of New Haven
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West Haven, CT

University of New Haven

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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

35 miles from West Hartford

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Gateway Community College
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New Haven, CT
 

Gateway Community College

Public 2 Year

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

34 miles from West Hartford

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Mount Holyoke College
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South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,330enrollment
  • $35,782net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

35 miles from West Hartford

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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

38 miles from West Hartford

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Three Rivers Community College
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Norwich, CT
 

Three Rivers Community College

Public 2 Year

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

38 miles from West Hartford

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Smith College
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Northampton, MA

Smith College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,830enrollment
  • $27,823net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 1408-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

39 miles from West Hartford

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Hampshire College
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Amherst, MA

Hampshire College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

 

  • 717enrollment
  • $27,556net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from West Hartford

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Connecticut College
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New London, CT

Connecticut College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 1,995enrollment
  • $42,941net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1470SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

43 miles from West Hartford

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United States Coast Guard Academy
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New London, Connecticut

United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,081enrollment
  • -net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

44 miles from West Hartford

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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,137enrollment
  • $16,527net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1150SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

44 miles from West Hartford

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Amherst College
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Amherst, MA

Amherst College

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,910enrollment
  • $17,965net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1550SAT range
  • 31-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 2

44 miles from West Hartford

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Mitchell College
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New London, CT
 

Mitchell College

Private 4 Year

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  • 500enrollment
  • $31,760net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from West Hartford

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Quinebaug Valley Community College
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Danielson, CT
 

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,195enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

45 miles from West Hartford

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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

45 miles from West Hartford

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St Vincent's College
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Bridgeport, CT
 

St Vincent's College

Private 2 Year

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

45 miles from West Hartford

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Amherst, MA

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 31,810enrollment
  • $22,954net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1480SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

45 miles from West Hartford

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Bard College at Simon's Rock
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Great Barrington, MA

Bard College at Simon's Rock

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 312enrollment
  • $45,395net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

44 miles from West Hartford

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University of Bridgeport
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Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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

47 miles from West Hartford

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Capital Community College and is 4.2 miles from West Hartford. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Capital Community College are $5,092 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Capital 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.