Connecticut Public Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score

Below is a list of the 9 public colleges in Connecticut with the highest SAT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Connecticut leads the list with an average SAT Score of 1325. 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 Public Colleges Ranked by Highest SAT Score
College	Average SAT Score
University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	1325
United States Coast Guard Academy New London, Connecticut	1320
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut	1165
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, Connecticut	1105
University of Connecticut Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	1095
Central Connecticut State University New Britain, Connecticut	1075
University of Connecticut Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	1075
University of Connecticut Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	1075
University of Connecticut Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	1055

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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.