Connecticut Public Colleges

List of Public Colleges and Universities in Connecticut

There are 23 public colleges and universities in Connecticut enrolling 130,239 students. Explore the list below to find the public college match for you. Public college tend to be larger in size and more affordable than private schools when attended by students with Connecticut state residency.  Connecticut is home to popular public schools like University of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University.

Connecticut Public 4 year 2 year

23 results

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

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Central Connecticut State University
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New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,712enrollment
  • $17,207net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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Southern Connecticut State University
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New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8,820enrollment
  • $19,870net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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University of Connecticut Stamford
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Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,240enrollment
  • $13,150net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 960-1230SAT range
  • 16-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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

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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

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

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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

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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

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Norwalk Community College
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Norwalk, CT
 

Norwalk Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,069enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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

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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

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University of Connecticut Avery Point
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Groton, CT

University of Connecticut Avery Point

Public 4 Year

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  • 474enrollment
  • $9,139net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Housatonic Community College
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Bridgeport, CT
 

Housatonic Community College

Public 2 Year

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

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University of Connecticut Tri Campus
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Waterbury, CT
 

University of Connecticut Tri Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 760enrollment
  • $8,220net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Tunxis Community College
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Farmington, CT
 

Tunxis Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,267enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Middlesex Community College
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Middletown, CT

Middlesex Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,880enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Northwestern Connecticut Community College
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Winsted, CT
 

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Public 2 Year

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

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