For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 community colleges serving 47,431 students in Connecticut (22 public colleges and 2 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 CT Aerotech, Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor, and St Vincent's College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 76% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 95%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(CT) School Average
American Indian
5%
Asian
16%
Black
24%
White
5%
Hawaiian
45%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
Top Ranked Connecticut Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
97 Newberry Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
| 1,170 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
480 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
| 97 students
99 South Street
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
| 407 students
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
| 3,604 students
200 John Downey Dr
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
| 568 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
| 526 students
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
| 4,673 students
Park Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
| 1,128 students
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
| 1,118 students
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
| 3,019 students
Tunxis Community College
Public
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
| 3,320 students
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
| 522 students
One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
| 2,405 students
99 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
| 795 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 24 community colleges serving 47,431 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 CT Aerotech, Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor, and St Vincent's College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Connecticut?
The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 76% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Connecticut?
Community colleges in Connecticut have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Connecticut?
Community colleges in Connecticut have approximately 95% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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