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Best Connecticut Community Colleges (2024-25)

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%
Connecticut All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Connecticut Community Colleges (2024-25)

College
Location
Students
CT Aerotech
Public
500 Lindbergh Drive
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 566-1234
| 50 students
97 Newberry Road
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
| 751 students
200 Great Meadow Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
| 35 students
480 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
| 97 students
99 South Street
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
| 407 students
Asnuntuck Community College
Asnuntuck Community College Photo
Public
170 Elm St
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-3000
| 1,220 students
Capital Community College
Public
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5000
| 2,474 students
Gateway Community College
Gateway Community College Photo - Gateway Community College Campus
Public
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
| 5,703 students
Goodwin University
Public
One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 528-4111
| 3,258 students
Housatonic Community College
Housatonic Community College Photo - HCC students enjoy many activities outside the classroom.
Public
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
| 3,604 students
200 John Downey Dr
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
| 568 students
Manchester Community College
Public
Great Path
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
| 4,494 students
Middlesex Community College
Public
100 Training Hill Rd
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
| 526 students
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
| 4,673 students
Park Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
| 1,128 students
Norwalk Community College
Public
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
| 4,106 students
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
| 1,118 students
Three Rivers Community College
Three Rivers Community College Photo - Three Rivers Community College has a state-of-the-art, safe, modern and accessible campus.
Public
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
| 3,019 students
Tunxis Community College
Tunxis Community College Photo - A view of the newly constructed public library, building 700, at Tunxis Community College. This shot was taken from the courtyard.
Public
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
| 3,320 students
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
| 522 students
One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
| 2,405 students
99 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
| 795 students
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Community Colleges in Connecticut (Closed)

School
Location
Students
2279 Mount Vernon Road
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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