New Britain, Connecticut (CT) Colleges and Universities

Students in New Britain, Connecticut, interested in pursuing higher education can choose from both 2-year colleges and 4-year universities. Central Connecticut State University, the University of Hartford and Tunxis Community College are among the largest schools within 25 miles of New Britain.

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Colleges and Universities near New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University

One of Connecticut's oldest public schools, Central Connecticut State University is a comprehensive university located within the city limits of New Britain. The Princeton Review has designated the university as one of the best northeastern colleges and a best value college. Degree and certificate programs are available through five academic schools, which are business, arts and sciences, education and professional studies, engineering and technology and graduate studies. Over 100 undergraduate majors are available in more than 80 academic fields, and graduate students have degree and certificate options in 40 disciplines, including a doctorate degree in educational leadership. Students also have opportunities for educational and personal development through study abroad programs, career co-op programs, undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement activities.

Contact Information

Address: 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050
Phone Number: (860) 832-2278

University of Hartford

Established in 1957, the University of Hartford has grown from a commuter school to a large residential campus that offers nearly 90 undergraduate and over 30 graduate degree programs, as well as certificates and diplomas. Located approximately 14 miles north of New Britain, the university's seven schools and colleges offer programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health professions, engineering and architecture. Many of the university's resources are available to area businesses and industries, including its centers for integrated design, engineering applications and micro business. Campus lectures, performances, galleries and athletic events provide entertainment and cultural enrichment to the public. Despite its size, the university boasts a student to faculty ratio of 14:1 and has numerous student clubs and organizations, as well as a student-run television network, radio station and newspaper.

Contact Information

Address: 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone Number: (860) 768-4100

Tunxis Community College in Farmington

Tunxis Community College is a 2-year, public college located in Farmington, which is just five miles from New Britain. The college offers 35 associate's degree and 24 certificate programs in diverse areas of study, such as graphic design, business administration, early childhood education, engineering, allied health, criminal justice and counseling. Tunxis collaborates with other schools in the state to offer degree programs in the fields of television operations and physical therapy assistance. For students wanting to apply their associate degree or coursework towards a 4-year bachelor's degree program, the college has transfer agreements with the University of Connecticut and the Connecticut State University System. Tunxis also has a comprehensive online distance education program with courses in nearly every discipline.

Contact Information

Address: 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032
Phone Number: (860) 255-3500

List of Colleges and Universities near New Britain, CT

College/University	Student Population	Institution Type
Central Connecticut State University	12,233	4-year, Public
Quinnipiac University	7,413	4-year, Private not-for-profit
University of Hartford	7,366	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Manchester Community College	6,649	2-year, Public
Naugatuck Valley Community College	6,128	2-year, Public
Tunxis Community College	4,328	2-year, Public
Capital Community College	3,989	2-year, Public
Wesleyan University	3,149	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Middlesex Community College	2,624	2-year, Public
University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus	2,545	4-year, Public
Trinity College	2,504	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Charter Oak State College	1,988	4-year, Public
Saint Joseph College	1,926	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Asnuntuck Community College	1,769	2-year, Public
Northwestern Connecticut Community College	1,721	2-year, Public
Post University	1,687	4-year, Private for-profit
Goodwin College	1,589	2-year, Private not-for-profit
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor	1,210	2-year, Private for-profit
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc	741	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Lincoln Technical Institute	709	< 2-year, Private for-profit