For the 2024 school year, there are 18 community colleges serving 47,247 students in Connecticut (15 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
For Connecticut community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,329 per year for in-state students and $15,711 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,887 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include University of Connecticut-Stamford, St Vincent's College and Asnuntuck Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 79% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 47% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(CT) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
21%
Black
14%
White
53%
Two or more races
2%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
4%
Top Ranked Connecticut Community Colleges (2024)
College
Location
Students
St Vincent's College
Private, non-profit
2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
| 751 students
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
| 564 students
One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
| 2,354 students
99 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
| 853 students
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
| 6,003 students
Goodwin University
Private not-for-profit
One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 528-4111
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 528-4111
| 3,312 students
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
| 3,821 students
100 Training Hill Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
| 2,106 students
Mitchell College
Private not-for-profit
437 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 701-5000
New London, CT 06320
(860) 701-5000
| 599 students
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
| 5,083 students
Park Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
| 1,228 students
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
| 1,161 students
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
| 3,160 students
Tunxis Community College
Public
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
| 3,365 students
Community Colleges in Connecticut (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Lincoln College of New England-Southington (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
2279 Mount Vernon Road
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4751
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4751
| 715 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Connecticut?
There are 18 community colleges serving 47,247 students in Connecticut.
How much do community colleges cost in Connecticut?
For Connecticut community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,329 per year for in-state students and $15,711 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,887 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Connecticut?
The best top ranked community colleges in Connecticut include University of Connecticut-Stamford, St Vincent's College and Asnuntuck Community College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Connecticut?
The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 79% (view national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Connecticut?
Connecticut community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Connecticut?
Connecticut community college are approximately 47% minority students (majority Hispanic).
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