Connecticut Colleges

#1

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut

There are 18,555 full-time undergraduates at UCONN, and 27,578 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at UCONN is 94%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

About 48% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 55% are men and 45% are women.

Approximately 43% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,059 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,400 during the early-career years.

#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

The total student population at Yale University is 12,974, of which 5,743 students are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Yale, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Only 7% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 49% are men and 51% are women.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,025 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Yale with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $56,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut

There are 6,959 full-time undergraduates at Quinnipiac, and 10,200 students altogether. Quinnipiac has a freshman retention rate of 86%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 74%. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 67% of students at Quinnipiac take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $11,966 a year. Quinnipiac has a 2.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Quinnipiac with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,900 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut

There are 11,880 students at CCSU in total, 7,605 of which are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at CCSU is 4.7 years.

About 67% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 49% are men and 51% are women.

Roughly 64% of students at CCSU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,958 a year. CCSU has a 6.1% 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 $39,100 during the early-career years.

#5

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut

There are 8,543 students at Sacred Heart in total, 4,982 of which are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Sacred Heart is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 60%. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,327 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Sacred Heart is $45,900.

#6

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut

There are 10,202 students at SCSU in total, 6,814 of which are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at SCSU, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 65%. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Roughly 74% of students at SCSU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,734 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SCSU is $36,800.

#7

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut

There are 4,831 full-time undergraduates at U of New Haven, and 6,984 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Approximately 81% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $12,414 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from U of New Haven with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut

There are 6,561 students at Uhart in total, 4,460 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Uhart undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

76% of Uhart students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,170 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,400 during the early-career years.

#9

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut

There are 2,617 full-time undergraduates at Post University, and 8,540 students altogether. It takes the average Post University undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 63%. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 57% are women.

Roughly 76% of students at Post University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,099 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 19.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Post University is $34,900.

#10

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

There are 5,192 students at Fairfield U in total, 3,879 of which are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average Fairfield U undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 61% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,106 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.9% 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 $55,500 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#11

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut

There are 2,300 full-time undergraduates at University of Bridgeport, and 5,434 students altogether. It takes the average University of Bridgeport undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

About 54% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Roughly 78% of students at University of Bridgeport take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,984 a year. University of Bridgeport 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 University of Bridgeport is $32,300.

#12

Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford

Stratford, Connecticut

There are 1,347 full-time undergraduates at Porter and Chester Institute, and 2,043 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 81% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,634 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 26.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Porter and Chester Institute is $31,100.

#13

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut

There are 6,373 students at Naugatuck Valley Community College in total, 2,173 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

2% of Naugatuck Valley Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,190 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Naugatuck Valley Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut

There are 5,282 students at ECSU in total, 4,210 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 66%. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

72% of ECSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,090 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from ECSU is $35,200.

#15

Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut

There are 3,213 students at Wesleyan U in total, 2,896 of which are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Wesleyan U, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

The acceptance rate at Wesleyan U is 16%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Around 45% of accepted students are men, and 55% are women.

27% of Wesleyan U students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,828 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,100 during the early-career years.

#16

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, Connecticut

The total student population at Western Connecticut State University is 5,664, of which 4,089 students are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at WestConn, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 71%. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

67% of WestConn students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,790 a year. WestConn has a 7.3% 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 $35,700 during the early-career years.

#17

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut

There are 401 full-time undergraduates at Goodwin, and 3,410 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 86% of students at Goodwin take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,268 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Goodwin with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut

There are 7,015 students at Gateway Community College in total, 2,179 of which are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 5% of students at Gateway Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,794 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,200 during the early-career years.

#19

Manchester Community College

Manchester, Connecticut

There are 1,969 full-time undergraduates at Manchester Community College, and 6,321 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

3% of Manchester Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,939 a year. Manchester Community College has a 6.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Manchester Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut

The total student population at University of Saint Joseph is 2,405, of which 654 students are full-time undergraduates. It takes the average USJ undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Around 90% of students who apply get accepted.

82% of USJ students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,427 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from USJ is $43,500.

#21

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut

Somers, Connecticut

The total student population at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut is 294, of which 203 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

87% of New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,333 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,700 during the early-career years.

#22

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, Connecticut

There are 1,553 full-time undergraduates at Tunxis Community College, and 3,857 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 7% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,751 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.6% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Tunxis Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,300 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#23

Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, Connecticut

There are 2,054 full-time undergraduates at Norwalk Community College, and 5,836 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,011 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Norwalk Community College is $26,500.

#24

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut

The total student population at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport is 200, of which 165 students are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Approximately 99% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,484 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport is $33,700.

#25

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut

There are 1,500 students at Charter Oak State College in total, 290 of which are full-time undergraduates. Charter Oak State College has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Charter Oak State College has a 7.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Charter Oak State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,300 during the early years of their career after graduation.