Connecticut Colleges

#1

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

There are 18,917 undergraduates at UCONN, of which 18,090 are full-time, and there are 27,215 students altogether. UCONN has a freshman retention rate of 91%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 47% of students at UCONN take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,108 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $63,322 during the early-career years.

#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

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

Roughly 6% of students at Yale take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,926 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $81,765 during the early-career years.

#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut

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

64% of Quinnipiac students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $12,694 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $65,744 during the early-career years.

#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut

There are 6,417 undergraduates at Sacred Heart, of which 5,671 are full-time, and there are 9,313 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $12,381 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $63,925 during the early-career years.

#5

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut

There are 8,593 undergraduates at CCSU, of which 6,811 are full-time, and there are 10,652 students altogether. For undergraduates at CCSU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

56% of CCSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,772 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CCSU is $49,016.

#6

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut

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 11 to 1.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,964 a year.

Students who graduate from SCSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,422 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#7

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut

There are 5,097 undergraduates at University of New Haven, of which 4,837 are full-time, and there are 6,961 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 95% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,248 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of New Haven is $49,829.

#8

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut

There are 12,848 undergraduates at Post University, of which 3,609 are full-time, and there are 13,844 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Post University is 4.4 years.

92% of Post University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,547 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Post University is $31,401.

#9

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut

There are 4,521 undergraduates at UHart, of which 4,073 are full-time, and there are 6,493 students altogether. For undergraduates at UHart, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

70% of UHart students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,356 a year.

Students who graduate from UHart with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,581 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

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 91%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Roughly 56% of students at Fairfield U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,262 a year.

Students who graduate from Fairfield U with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $73,693 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut

There are 4,155 students at UBridgeport in total, 2,350 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,868 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 80% of students at UBridgeport take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,918 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,575 during the early-career years.

#12

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut

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.

59% of WestConn students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,418 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WestConn is $45,997.

#13

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut

There are 4,475 undergraduates at ECSU, of which 3,713 are full-time, and there are 4,644 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

66% of ECSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,421 a year.

Students who graduate from ECSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,289 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut

There are 2,852 undergraduates at Wesleyan U, of which 2,836 are full-time, and there are 3,053 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Wesleyan U. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Roughly 20% of students at Wesleyan U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,716 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Wesleyan U is $60,385.

#15

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut

There are 898 undergraduates at USJ, of which 820 are full-time, and there are 2,305 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

80% of USJ students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,523 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from USJ is $52,053.

#16

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut

There are 3,312 students at Goodwin in total, 3,213 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 416 are full-time. For undergraduates at Goodwin, the average graduation time is 5.0 years.

Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,791 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Goodwin is $40,230.

#17

Trinity College

Hartford, Connecticut

The total student population at Trinity College is 2,241, of which 2,200 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,167 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Trinity Bantams is 4.1 years.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,819 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Trinity Bantams is $67,628.

#20

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut

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.

Roughly 100% of students at Charter Oak State College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,500 a year.

Students who graduate from Charter Oak State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $53,779 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Connecticut College

New London, Connecticut

There are 1,689 full-time undergraduates at Conn College, and 1,737 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Conn College. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Approximately 34% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,595 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,165 during the early-career years.

#25

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, Connecticut

There are 1,384 students at Albertus Magnus in total, 1,088 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 943 are full-time. For undergraduates at Albertus Magnus, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

70% of Albertus Magnus students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,764 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,153 during the early-career years.