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Halfway between New York and Boston is one of America's oldest towns, Hartford. Connecticut's capital is ready to stimulate your ambitious spirit with historic sites, captivating nature parks, endless eateries and diverse shopping destinations. With over 13 colleges in the city limits, you can major in just about anything from visual communication design to mechanical engineering. and with a nickname like "Insurance Capital of the World" and home to numerous insurance empires, a degree in business could be a golden ticket to a career straight after graduation. Hartford also offers desirable career opportunities to graduates at big-name employers like General Electric, Xerox Corp, and Champion International.

Whether you're a ski buff ready to tackle West Hartford Reservoir's 3000-acre forest or driven to tap into your inner author at Wadsworth Antheneum, Hartford is the place for you. With its vibrant community attractions like the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Launch Trampoline Park, and Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, Hartford's fun knows no limits. Explore downtown Hartford's rustic bar and dining scene or get your cheer on at a Hartford Wolf Pack hockey game or New England Seawolves AFL game. With a dynamic, four season climate, sunshine and snow adventures await you 365 days a year. Hartford's past meets present culture and offers an unsurpassed collegiate experience and post-graduate lifestyle. go-connecticut.com visitconnecticut.com Wikipedia, "Hartford"

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Best Four Year Universities in Hartford

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University offers 84 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 883 students graduated with students earning 801 Bachelor's degrees, 70 Master's degrees, and 12 Doctoral degrees.

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College offers 56 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 533 students graduated with students earning 517 Bachelor's degrees, 13 Master's degrees, and 3 Certificates.

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University of Connecticut offers 443 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 8,267 students graduated with students earning 5,206 Bachelor's degrees, 1,724 Master's degrees, 733 Doctoral degrees, 580 Certificates, and 24 Associate's degrees.

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph offers 90 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 863 students graduated with students earning 494 Master's degrees, 229 Bachelor's degrees, 79 Certificates, and 61 Doctoral degrees.

Central Connecticut State University offers 144 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 2,299 students graduated with students earning 1,624 Bachelor's degrees, 492 Master's degrees, 140 Certificates, and 43 Doctoral degrees.

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford offers 235 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 1,820 students graduated with students earning 841 Bachelor's degrees, 764 Master's degrees, 90 Doctoral degrees, 69 Associate's degrees, and 56 Certificates.

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College offers 78 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 576 students graduated with students earning 440 Bachelor's degrees, 79 Associate's degrees, 34 Master's degrees, and 23 Certificates.

Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT

Goodwin University offers 63 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 850 students graduated with students earning 504 Associate's degrees, 191 Bachelor's degrees, 113 Certificates, and 42 Master's degrees.

Holy Apostles College and Seminary offers 39 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2022, 145 students graduated with students earning 91 Master's degrees, 39 Bachelor's degrees, 10 Certificates, and 5 Associate's degrees.

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace offers 17 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 33 students graduated with students earning 23 Master's degrees, 9 Doctoral degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Best Community Colleges in Hartford

Asnuntuck Community College offers 41 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 249 students graduated with students earning 132 Associate's degrees, and 117 Certificates.

Capital Community College offers 49 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 262 students graduated with students earning 258 Associate's degrees, and 4 Certificates.

Manchester Community College offers 77 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 655 students graduated with students earning 609 Associate's degrees, and 46 Certificates.

Middlesex Community College offers 62 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 292 students graduated with students earning 279 Associate's degrees, and 13 Certificates.

List of all colleges in Hartford

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Wesleyan University Logo Wesleyan University Middletown, CT
5/5
8 : 1 3,253
Trinity College Logo Trinity College Hartford, CT
5/5
9 : 1 2,205
University of Connecticut Logo University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
4/5
17 : 1 27,003
University of Saint Joseph Logo University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT
5/5
16 : 1 1,992
CT Aerotech Logo CT Aerotech Hartford, CT     51