The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Connecticut

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in Connecticut that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in Connecticut.

Connecticut High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

15 results

Quinnipiac University
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Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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

Applications Due Feb 1

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Central Connecticut State University
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New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

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

Applications Due Aug 26

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University of New Haven
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West Haven, CT

University of New Haven

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

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

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Southern Connecticut State University
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New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

 

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

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University of Hartford
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West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,913enrollment
  • $30,553net price
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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University of Connecticut Stamford
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Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

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

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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,137enrollment
  • $16,527net price
  • 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

81% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 3,979enrollment
  • $21,205net price
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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University of Saint Joseph
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West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 1,939enrollment
  • $27,558net price
  • 960-1250SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

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University of Connecticut Avery Point
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Groton, CT

University of Connecticut Avery Point

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 474enrollment
  • $9,139net price
  • 980-1210SAT 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

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

 

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

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Goodwin College
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East Hartford, CT
 

Goodwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 3,034enrollment
  • $29,131net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Holy Apostles College and Seminary
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Cromwell, CT
 

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 709enrollment
  • $16,073net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 22

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Charter Oak State College
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New Britain, CT
 

Charter Oak State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,766enrollment
  • $15,663net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Connecticut Hartford Campus
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Hartford, Connecticut
 

University of Connecticut Hartford Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,494enrollment
  • $10,972net price
  • 960-1210SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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