Connecticut Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 10 private colleges in Connecticut with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. Yale University leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1520. Alternatively, check out the ACT version of these rankings.

The SAT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of Connecticut Private Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College	Average SAT Score
Yale University New Haven, Connecticut	1520
Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut	1477
Connecticut College New London, Connecticut	1425
Trinity College Hartford, Connecticut	1384
Fairfield University Fairfield, Connecticut	1325
Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut	1235
University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	1215
University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	1162
University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, Connecticut	1010
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut	997

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.