Colleges Near Westport

Colleges and universities near me in the Westport, Connecticut area

There are 180 colleges within 50 miles of Westport enrolling a total of 885,475 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Connecticut with a population of 26,391, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Westport. The nearest college is Fairfield University in Fairfield at a distance of 5.2 miles from Westport. Driving time to these schools from Westport 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 Westport.
Westport, CT within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Sarah Lawrence College
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Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,743enrollment
  • $43,571net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1440SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

29 miles from Westport

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Post University
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Waterbury, CT

Post University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 21,699enrollment
  • $18,619net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Westport

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Quinnipiac University
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Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 8,918enrollment
  • $39,632net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

31 miles from Westport

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Nyack College
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Nyack, NY

Nyack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#60 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,595enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 848-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 2.76Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

31 miles from Westport

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Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
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Peekskill, NY
 

Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 94enrollment
  • $11,890net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Westport

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College
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Sparkill, NY
 

Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#53 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,950enrollment
  • $21,257net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 920-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

31 miles from Westport

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United States Merchant Marine Academy
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Kings Point, NY

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 961enrollment
  • $5,173net price
  • 32%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1300SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

31 miles from Westport

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Naugatuck Valley Community College
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Waterbury, CT
 

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 4,554enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Westport

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Adelphi University
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Garden City, NY

Adelphi University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 7,406enrollment
  • $28,671net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1310SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

32 miles from Westport

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Dominican College of Blauvelt
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Orangeburg, NY
 

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,378enrollment
  • $23,907net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1235SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

32 miles from Westport

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Hofstra University
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Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 10,393enrollment
  • $35,687net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1380SAT range
  • 27-31ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

31 miles from Westport

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Island Drafting and Technical Institute
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Amityville, NY
 

Island Drafting and Technical Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 53enrollment
  • $23,047net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

31 miles from Westport

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SUNY Maritime College
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Throggs Neck, NY

SUNY Maritime College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 1,350enrollment
  • $20,398net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1091-1285SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

32 miles from Westport

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CUNY Lehman College
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Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 12,894enrollment
  • $4,076net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 860-1220SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

33 miles from Westport

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CUNY Queensborough Community College
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Bayside, NY

CUNY Queensborough Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,251enrollment
  • $5,365net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Westport

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Fordham University
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Bronx, NY

Fordham University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 16,153enrollment
  • $45,368net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1490SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

34 miles from Westport

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Manhattan College
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Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,495enrollment
  • $28,349net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 22-31ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

33 miles from Westport

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Molloy College
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Rockville Centre, NY
 

Molloy College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#32 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,970enrollment
  • $25,938net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1310SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

34 miles from Westport

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Norwalk Community College and is 5.8 miles from Westport. 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.