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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Connecticut

19 accredited institutions in Connecticut offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

19

Colleges

5,904

Graduates/yr

7

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Connecticut

PublicAssociate's

Connecticut State Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Connecticut

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Southern Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Charter Oak State College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

University of Hartford

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Eastern Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Central Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Bridgeport

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Sacred Heart University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Yale University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Fairfield University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Quinnipiac University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Mitchell College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Albertus Magnus College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

University of New Haven

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Western Connecticut State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Goodwin University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Connecticut

Connecticut has 19 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 5,904 graduates annually. Of these, 7 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.