Albertus Magnus College
Albertus Magnus College is a private, residential, liberal arts institution located in suburban New Haven. In its strong commitment to a liberal arts education, the College affirms its fidelity to the life of the human mind and spirit as well as for carrying out the Dominican ideal: the search for truth in all its dimensions.
Connecticut College
Characterized by academic excellence and innovation, Connecticut College has been recognized as one of America's pre-eminent liberal arts colleges. The College educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society. Students at the College benefit from funded internships and research stipends in all disciplines, a commitment to interdisciplinary learning and student-faculty collaboration, a student run Honor Code, and a beautiful residential setting overlooking Long Island Sound.
Fairfield University
Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit university that prepares students for lives of leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Fairfield offers its students a well-rounded liberal arts and sciences education distinguished by real-world opportunities within and beyond the classroom. One on one contact with professors, access to first-rate facilities and technology, a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and a four-year honors program maximize the students' opportunity for academic development.
Goodwin College is a private, non-profit four-year college in East Hartford, Connecticut, where students are challenged to reach personal and academic potential. The College offers three full academic terms annually allowing students to complete an associate degree in less than two years and a bachelor’s degree in as little as three years. Our small student-to-teacher ratio and our culture of individual attention foster a teamwork approach toward the retention and personal achievement of every student.
Mitchell College, located on a 68-acre waterfront campus in New London, is a private coeducational independent college offering bachelor and associate degrees in 20 programs of study, as well as the Thames Academy post-graduate program. The College is dedicated to providing a transforming educational experience culminating in a bachelors or associates degree. Within a diverse and student-centered community and with an emphasis on holistic student development, Mitchell College supports individual learning differences, nurtures untapped academic potential, and instills the professional knowledge and skills needed for students to contribute to an ever changing world. In addition, Mitchell College has transitioned to a four-year athletics program, competing athletically with 13 varsity intercollegiate teams as a member of NCAA Division III.
Quinnipiac University
Over 7200 undergraduate, graduate and law students attend Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. Founded in 1929, the University moved to its current location, now 500 acres, adjacent to Sleeping Giant State Park, in 1966. Primarily a residential campus, with 73% of the undergraduate student body from out-of-state, Quinnipiac is known for its programs in health sciences, business, liberal arts, communications, education and law.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the nation's oldest technological university. The main campus, located in Troy, New York is a nonsectarian, coeducational institution offering more than 145 programs and 700 courses that lead to degrees from five schools: Engineering; Science; Architecture; Humanities, Art, and Social Sciences; and the Lally School of Management & Technology; as well as an interdisciplinary degree in Information Technology. Rensselaer at Hartford, with branch campuses located in downtown Hartford and Groton, Connecticut offers graduate programs in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, and Management. In addition, Rensselaer at Hartford offers the International Scholars Program, graduate certificates, and leadership development programs.
Sacred Heart University, the second-largest Catholic university in New England, offers more than 40 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its main campus in Fairfield, Connecticut, and satellites in Connecticut, Luxembourg and Ireland. Approximately 5,800 students attend the University’s four colleges: Arts & Sciences; Education & Health Professions; University College; and the AACSB-accredited John F. (Jack) Welch College of Business. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its “Best 368 Colleges: 2009,” U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges 2008” ranks SHU among the best master’s universities in the North, and Intel rates it #11 among the nation’s most “unwired” campuses. The University’s John F. Welch College of Business is also included in the Princeton Review’s 2009 “Best 296 Business Schools.” SHU fields 32 Division I athletic teams, and has an award-winning program of community service. www.sacredheart.edu
Saint Joseph College
Saint Joseph College -- since 1932, Connecticut's premier four-year women's college -- provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education to a diverse student population. In addition to The Women's College, Saint Joseph College is also home to two programs for men and women: The Prime Time Program for adults who want to earn bachelor's degrees and The Graduate School. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Roman Catholic tradition, Saint Joseph College encourages students to be ethical leaders who recognize and serve the needs of others.
St. Vincent's College
St. Vincent's College provides an education leading to an Associate Degree in nursing, radiography, medical assisting, cardiovascular technology and general studies. The College provides a curriculum in which caring and compassion are integral to the development of technical competency. The College intends that the education it provides will be responsive to the current needs of the health care environment and will serve as the foundation of on-going education and professional enrichment. Twelve certificate programs are also offered through the Office of Continuing Education.
Trinity College
Founded in 1823, Trinity College in Hartford is independent non-sectarian liberal arts college of the highest quality. Its rigorous curriculum is firmly grounded in the traditional liberal arts disciplines and marked by an array of interdisciplinary studies, exceptional offerings in science and engineering, and distinctive educational connections with Connecticut's capital city and cities around the world. A highly active community outreach program and exceptionally strong internship and study abroad programs provide Trinity students with uncommonly rich opportunities to extend classroom learning, explore potential careers, and make a difference on campus and in the community.
University of Bridgeport
Founded in 1927, the University of Bridgeport is a private, nonsectarian, comprehensive urban university located on an 86-acre campus overlooking Long Island Sound in Bridgeport, Connecticut, just one hour from New York City. The University enjoys an international reputation for academic excellence and is currently home to over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 81 countries and 45 states. Over 35 majors and areas of concentration are offered to students in the University's undergraduate schools and colleges.
At the University of Hartford, you will find the intimacy and personal attention of a small college combined with the creativity, intellectual excitement, and opportunities of a university community that cares about learning and one another. With 4,697 full-time undergraduate students and a total enrollment of just over 7,200, the University offers 89 undergraduate majors and 33 graduate degree programs. Its spacious and scenic 350-acre suburban campus welcomes students from 45 states and 49 countries.
A leader in experiential education, the University of New Haven provides its students with a unique combination of solid liberal arts and real-world, hands-on professional training. Founded in 1920, UNH is a private university enrolling more than 5,200 students; approximately 1,700 graduate students and more than 3,500 undergraduates, 70 percent of whom reside in University housing. UNH offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees and more than 25 graduate degrees through its five colleges, in fields such as business, sports management, nutrition, forensic science, music and sound recording, engineering, computer science and criminal justice.
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a small, private university of liberal arts and sciences, established in 1831. It is among the most selective institutions in the country, with 80 percent of students in the class of 2010 ranked in the top decile of their secondary school classes. Students are encouraged to see themselves as scholars, participate in the exchange of ideas, and form working relationships with professors. Wesleyan also offers a small graduate program in math, music and sciences. The 240-acre campus is located in Middletown, Connecticut.
Yale University
Founded in 1701, Yale University is one of the world's leading centers for teaching and research. It comprises Yale College, the undergraduate school, as well as eleven graduate and professional schools. The 5,300 students in Yale College come from all 50 states and nearly 70 countries, and choose from over 2,000 courses offered each year. Yale's residential life is organized around residential colleges where students live and eat.
