Top Rated Connecticut Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Connecticut for 2024

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Connecticut as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the best public college in Connecticut is University of Connecticut. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


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University of Connecticut
C
Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 27,003enrollment
  • $23,985net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1440SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Eastern Connecticut State University
E
Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,082enrollment
  • $18,628net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 16-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Western Connecticut State University
W
Danbury, CT

Western Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,417enrollment
  • $15,862net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Central Connecticut State University
C
New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 9,468enrollment
  • $17,088net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

University of Connecticut Stamford
C
Stamford, CT

University of Connecticut Stamford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $13,933net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA