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21 Colleges
3,058 Yearly Graduations
$81,020 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$28,473 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Connecticut ranked #30 in the nation for nursing degrees handed out in 2021. Around 3,058 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Connecticut is $20,255 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $25,858 a year.

An estimated 41% of college students in Connecticut take out loans, with the average loan amount being $7,118 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
499 Yearly Degrees
$45,230 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Sacred Heart University is 9,313, of which 6,417 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,671 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 66%. Of the accepted students, 30% are men and 70% are women.

Roughly 62% of students at Sacred Heart take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $11,861 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,558 during the early-career years.

#2

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
350 Yearly Degrees
$51,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Quinnipiac University is 9,746, of which 6,843 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,482 are full-time. For undergraduates at Quinnipiac, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 82%. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

Roughly 62% of students at Quinnipiac take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $12,373 a year. Quinnipiac has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Quinnipiac is $60,948.

#3

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
340 Yearly Degrees
$18,524 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 27,215 students at UCONN in total, 18,917 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 18,090 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at UCONN is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 56%. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

Approximately 43% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,847 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $56,144 during the early-career years.

#4

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
304 Yearly Degrees
$21,188 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Goodwin College is 3,312, of which 3,213 students are undergraduates and of those, 416 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Goodwin is 5.0 years.

Roughly 73% of students at Goodwin take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,372 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Goodwin is $35,195.

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
242 Yearly Degrees
$52,870 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Fairfield University is 5,513, of which 4,354 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,231 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Fairfield U is 92%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 56%. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

58% of Fairfield U students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,475 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Fairfield U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $66,244 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
179 Yearly Degrees
$35,760 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,350 undergraduates at UBridgeport, of which 1,868 are full-time, and there are 4,155 students altogether. It takes the average UBridgeport undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 71%. Around 33% of accepted students are men, and 67% are women.

77% of UBridgeport students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,281 a year. UBridgeport has a 7.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,809 during the early-career years.

#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
143 Yearly Degrees
$43,084 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 898 undergraduates at USJ, of which 820 are full-time, and there are 2,305 students altogether. For undergraduates at USJ, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 24% of accepted students are men, and 76% are women.

84% of USJ students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,886 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,568 during the early-career years.

#8

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
131 Yearly Degrees
$59,950 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 12,060 students at Yale in total, 4,703 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,696 are full-time. For undergraduates at Yale, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Only 7% of students who apply get accepted. Around 52% of accepted students are men, and 48% are women.

Roughly 6% of students at Yale take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,262 a year. Yale has a 0.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $72,046 during the early-career years.

#9

Capital Community College

Hartford, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
120 Yearly Degrees
$4,596 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 536 full-time undergraduates at Capital Community College, and 2,715 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

4% of Capital Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,486 a year. Capital Community College has a 5.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Capital Community College is $30,488.

#10

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
117 Yearly Degrees
$4,516 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Naugatuck Valley Community College is 5,083, which includes 1,886 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,062 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Naugatuck Valley Community College is $32,518.

#11

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
114 Yearly Degrees
$11,882 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,440 undergraduates at SCSU, of which 6,268 are full-time, and there are 9,331 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

About 80% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Approximately 70% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,183 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SCSU is $42,096.

#12

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
92 Yearly Degrees
$11,781 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,246 students at WestConn in total, 4,640 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,849 are full-time. It takes the average WestConn undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

About 81% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Roughly 63% of students at WestConn take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,777 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,888 during the early-career years.

#12

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
92 Yearly Degrees
$11,542 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,652 students at CCSU in total, 8,593 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,811 are full-time. It takes the average CCSU undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 65%. Of the accepted students, 50% are men and 50% are women.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,325 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,806 during the early-career years.

#14

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
84 Yearly Degrees
$4,496 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,003 students at Gateway Community College in total, 1,902 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 3% of students at Gateway Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,794 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.5% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Gateway Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,894 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
75 Yearly Degrees
$4,586 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Norwalk Community College is 4,420, which includes 1,424 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,553 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,237 during the early-career years.

#16

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
61 Yearly Degrees
$4,596 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,056 full-time undergraduates at Three Rivers Community College, and 3,160 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

4% of Three Rivers Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,272 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,935 during the early-career years.

#17

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
59 Yearly Degrees
$44,885 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,493 students at UHart in total, 4,521 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,073 are full-time. It takes the average UHart undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 77% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Roughly 75% of students at UHart take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,175 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UHart with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,544 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
27 Yearly Degrees
$4,556 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 457 full-time undergraduates at NCCC, and 1,228 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,767 a year. NCCC has a 5.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,443 during the early-career years.

#19

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
17 Yearly Degrees
$15,458 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 13,844 students at Post University in total, 12,848 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,609 are full-time. It takes the average Post University undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

79% of Post University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,727 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Post University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,296 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
12 Yearly Degrees
$8,254 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Charter Oak State College is 1,634, of which 1,538 students are undergraduates and of those, 401 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

29% of Charter Oak State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,761 a year. Charter Oak State College has a 3.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Charter Oak State College is $48,463.

#21

Housatonic Community College

Bridgeport, Connecticut
Public Public vs. Private
0 Yearly Degrees
$4,496 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Housatonic Community College is 3,821, which includes 1,334 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,242 a year. Housatonic Community College has a 8.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Housatonic Community College is $32,269.

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