How Many Public Colleges Are in Connecticut?
There are 11 Public colleges in Connecticut. By school level, there are 10 four-year and 1 community colleges (2-4 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 81.48% and the admission yield is 15%. The average SAT score is 1,124 and the average ACT score is 28.
A total of 99,779 students are attending one of the schools. With 8,818 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at Public is $14,661 for state residents and $27,170 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $15,567 for state residents and $22,531 for out-of-state students.
66.00% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,817 at Public.
The following table shows the Public. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University Public, four-years | New Britain, CT | $16,550 ($13,050) | 9,997 | 73.33% | 48% |
| Charter Oak State College Public, four-years | New Britain, CT | $8,506 ($8,506) | 2,012 | - | 67% |
| University of Connecticut Public, four-years | Storrs, CT | $43,712 ($21,044) | 28,306 | 52.39% | 83% |
| Eastern Connecticut State University Public, four-years | Willimantic, CT | $17,426 ($13,928) | 4,355 | 82.98% | 58% |
| Connecticut State Community College Public, 2-4 years | Hartford, CT | $15,596 ($5,338) | 36,315 | - | 24% |
| Southern Connecticut State University Public, four-years | New Haven, CT | $16,942 ($13,442) | 9,377 | 91.47% | 50% |
| Western Connecticut State University Public, four-years | Danbury, CT | $16,901 ($13,401) | 4,169 | 87.01% | 52% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Public, four-years | Waterbury, CT | $40,808 ($18,140) | 745 | 86.66% | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point Public, four-years | Groton, CT | $40,808 ($18,140) | 477 | 88.18% | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford Public, four-years | Stamford, CT | $40,818 ($18,150) | 2,482 | 82.98% | 57% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Public, four-years | Hartford, CT | $40,798 ($18,130) | 1,544 | 88.33% | 65% |