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Historic treasure with enviable career opportunities

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 2023, 828 students graduated with students earning 763 Bachelor's degrees, 54 Master's degrees, and 11 Doctoral degrees.

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College offers 54 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 526 students graduated with students earning 505 Bachelor's degrees, 15 Master's degrees, and 6 Certificates.

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University of Connecticut offers 443 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2023, 8,529 students graduated with students earning 5,325 Bachelor's degrees, 1,779 Master's degrees, 788 Doctoral degrees, 613 Certificates, and 24 Associate's degrees.

University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph offers 87 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 759 students graduated with students earning 424 Master's degrees, 225 Bachelor's degrees, 73 Certificates, and 37 Doctoral degrees.

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford offers 193 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 1,752 students graduated with students earning 810 Bachelor's degrees, 734 Master's degrees, 100 Associate's degrees, 80 Doctoral degrees, and 28 Certificates.

Central Connecticut State University offers 146 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 2,455 students graduated with students earning 1,778 Bachelor's degrees, 453 Master's degrees, 183 Certificates, and 41 Doctoral 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 2023, 168 students graduated with students earning 101 Master's degrees, 48 Bachelor's degrees, 14 Associate's degrees, and 5 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 2023, 703 students graduated with students earning 448 Associate's degrees, 138 Bachelor's degrees, 63 Certificates, and 54 Master's degrees.

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College offers 76 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 519 students graduated with students earning 420 Bachelor's degrees, 49 Associate's degrees, 36 Master's degrees, and 14 Certificates.

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 41 students graduated with students earning 30 Master's degrees, 6 Doctoral degrees, and 5 Certificates.

Best Community Colleges in Hartford

Connecticut State Community College offers 284 degree programs. It's a very large, public, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2023, 4,729 students graduated with students earning 4,276 Associate's degrees, and 453 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 3,271
Trinity College Logo Trinity College Hartford, CT
5/5
9 : 1 2,276
University of Connecticut Logo University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
4/5
16 : 1 27,364
University of Saint Joseph Logo University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT
5/5
17 : 1 1,939
CT Aerotech Logo CT Aerotech Hartford, CT     34