For the 2025 school year, there are 25 community colleges serving 100,712 students in Connecticut (22 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Connecticut 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 top-ranked community colleges in California include American Institute of Healthcare & Technology, Asnuntuck Community College, and Connecticut State Community College Norwalk.
The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 73% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 72%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 26:1.
Top Ranked Connecticut Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
480 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
| 97 students
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
| 4,106 students
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
| 4,673 students
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
| 1,118 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
200 Great Meadow Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
| 35 students
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
| 3,019 students
99 South Street
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
| 407 students
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 612-7000
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 612-7000
| 52,460 students
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
| 5,703 students
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
| 3,604 students
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
| 3,320 students
Goodwin University
Private not-for-profit
One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 528-4111
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 528-4111
| 4,962 students
97 Newberry Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
| 1,170 students
200 John Downey Dr
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
| 568 students
8 Progress Drive
Shelton, CT 06484
(844) 681-5647
Shelton, CT 06484
(844) 681-5647
| 1,274 students
100 Training Hill Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
| 1,988 students
Mitchell College
Private not-for-profit
437 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 701-5000
New London, CT 06320
(860) 701-5000
| 577 students
Park Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
| 1,128 students
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
| 559 students
One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
| 2,557 students
99 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
| 872 students
Community Colleges in Connecticut (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Lincoln College of New England-Southington (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
2279 Mount Vernon Road
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4751
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4751
| 715 students
Overview
This State (CT)
Total Faculty
154 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,483 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
# Full-Time Students
770 students
# Part-Time Students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
770 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,218 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
144 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
550 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
% Asian
9%
% Hispanic
17%
% Black
20%
% White
28%
% Hawaiian
17%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.81
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,711
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,887
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Total Avg.
1,010
SAT Reading
500
SAT Math
510
SAT Writing
495
ACT Total Avg.
23
ACT Composite
23
ACT English
23
ACT Math
23
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Connecticut?
There are 25 community colleges serving 100,712 students in Connecticut.
How much do community colleges cost in Connecticut?
The average tuition for community colleges in Connecticut 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.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Connecticut?
The top-ranked community colleges in Connecticut include American Institute of Healthcare & Technology, Asnuntuck Community College, and Connecticut State Community College Norwalk.
What is community college acceptance rate in Connecticut?
The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 73% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Connecticut?
Community colleges in Connecticut have a diversity score of 0.81, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Connecticut?
Community colleges in Connecticut have approximately 72% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
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