Best Engineering Colleges in Connecticut
14 accredited institutions in Connecticut offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
14
Colleges
4,863
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Engineering Programs in Connecticut
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Connecticut
Storrs
1,881
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$16,332
In-State Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of New Haven
West Haven
876
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$44,100
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$28,032
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitMaster's
Yale University
New Haven
378
Graduates/yr
5%
Acceptance
$64,700
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$341
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London
360
Graduates/yr
24%
Acceptance
88%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Hartford
West Hartford
321
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$44,350
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$27,022
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicAssociate's
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford
231
Graduates/yr
$4,392
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicBachelor's
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
192
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairfield University
Fairfield
165
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$55,510
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$35,943
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
165
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$50,400
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$33,296
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
117
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$32,860
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,169
Net Price <$30K
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Rensselaer at Hartford
Hartford
102
Graduates/yr
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Trinity College
Hartford
54
Graduates/yr
34%
Acceptance
$64,430
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$13,519
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield
15
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$48,160
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$37,986
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicMaster's
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
6
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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Studying Engineering in Connecticut
Connecticut has 14 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 4,863 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Connecticut residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.