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

17 results

Quinnipiac University
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Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 8,788enrollment
  • $39,051net price
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT 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

77% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,468enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT 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

91% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 8,819enrollment
  • $33,135net price
  • 1090-1270SAT 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

83% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 8,889enrollment
  • $18,712net 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

#8 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 5,732enrollment
  • $31,687net price
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT 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

92% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Mitchell College
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New London, CT
 

Mitchell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 539enrollment
  • $30,365net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Bridgeport
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Bridgeport, CT

University of Bridgeport

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 3,988enrollment
  • $28,470net price
  • 935-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Western Connecticut State University
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Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,417enrollment
  • $15,862net price
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Albertus Magnus College
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New Haven, CT

Albertus Magnus College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,275enrollment
  • $27,469net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

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University of Saint Joseph
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West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut

  • 1,992enrollment
  • $25,860net price
  • 1070-1275SAT 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

97% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 493enrollment
  • $12,284net price
  • 1060-1300SAT 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

98% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 768enrollment
  • $9,990net price
  • 990-1230SAT 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

 

  • 3,158enrollment
  • $23,934net 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

 

  • 719enrollment
  • $13,418net 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

 

  • 1,602enrollment
  • $10,191net 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

97% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,535enrollment
  • $11,779net price
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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