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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Yale University	14.3768	4.75	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Selectivity Index 14.4 20.1% Acceptance Rate 4.8% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
2	United States Coast Guard Academy	3.2665	20.6	1,240 – 1,400	0	63721	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT “Scientiæ Cedit Mare,” or “the sea yields to knowledge,” is the motto of the United States Coast Guard Academy. Founded in 1876, it’s the smallest of the five service academies. The most popular majors are Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Civil Engineering, and General. Selectivity Index 3.3 11.0% Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
3	Wesleyan University	2.0562	16.37	1,370 – 1,530	23025	60385	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Selectivity Index 2.1 2.5% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
4	Fairfield University	1.1313	25.05	1,290 – 1,400	49958	73693	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 80 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is extremely selective. Selectivity Index 1.1 59.0% Acceptance Rate 25.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
5	Trinity College	0.7535	29.53	1,350 – 1,460	36071	67628	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 73% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,834 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Selectivity Index 0.8 11.1% Acceptance Rate 29.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
6	Connecticut College	0.4035	39.23	1,180 – 1,400	45700	49165	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 39% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 91%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 2.4% Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $45,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
7	University of Connecticut	0.2936	52.39	1,230 – 1,450	25310	63322	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 92% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. Selectivity Index 0.3 Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $25,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
8	Sacred Heart University	0.2862	63.63	1,190 – 1,340	47848	63925	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 64% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 7.0% Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
9	Central Connecticut State University	0.2712	79.3	890 – 1,150	17528	49016	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is somewhat selective, and alumni include professional athletes, actors, and politicians. Founded in 1849, it’s the oldest publicly-funded university in the state. Psychology, General, Educational Leadership and Administration, and General are popular undergraduate areas of study. Selectivity Index 0.3 2.1% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $17,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,016
10	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus	0.2507	88.11	940 – 1,230	14176	63322	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT Selectivity Index 0.3 0.2% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
11	University of New Haven	0.2417	55.89	1,120 – 1,320	34557	49829	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of New Haven West Haven, CT Located in West Haven, the University of New Haven accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of New Haven will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 47.4% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,829
12	Western Connecticut State University	0.1884	87.01	1,040 – 1,170	17185	45997	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Found in Danbury, Western Connecticut State University accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 73% of students decide to stay at......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $17,185 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,997
13	Albertus Magnus College	0.1843	59.31	840 – 1,070	30732	47153	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 59%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 96% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 66% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $30,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
14	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus	0.1439	86.66	910 – 1,200	9451	63322	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $9,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
15	Eastern Connecticut State University	0.1428	85.3	1,080 – 1,250	21512	47289	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 85% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 87% of students at Eastern Connecticut State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 20.6% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
16	University of Connecticut-Avery Point	0.1391	88.18	960 – 1,190	12850	63322	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $12,850 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
17	Quinnipiac University	0.1381	70.31	1,170 – 1,330	40632	65744	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 70%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quinnipiac University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Quinnipiac University, there is a 89% first year retention rate and around 74% of undergraduates will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 10.1% Acceptance Rate 70.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
18	University of Connecticut-Stamford	0.1222	82.98	950 – 1,280	15566	63322	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $15,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
19	University of Hartford	0.1043	95.79	1,130 – 1,320	31261	42581	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of Hartford West Hartford, CT Based in West Hartford, the University of Hartford’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 100% of students attending the University of Hartford currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $31,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
20	University of Saint Joseph	0.1009	82.48	950 – 1,240	29300	52053	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT The University of Saint Joseph was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1932 as an all women’s school – it only started accepting men in 2018. The 84-acre campus is well known for its Georgian brick architecture. Undergraduates enjoy a cozy 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Selectivity Index 0.1 34.9% Acceptance Rate 82.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,053
21	Southern Connecticut State University	0.0818	94.82	830 – 1,100	19827	45422	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of students attending Southern Connecticut State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $19,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,422
22	Mitchell College	0.0759	94.66	700 – 930	31536	35330	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut Mitchell College New London, CT Based in New London, Mitchell College’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 94.7% SAT Score 700 – 930 Avg. Net Price $31,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,330
23	University of Bridgeport	0.044	83.02	880 – 1,120	28498	38575	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in Connecticut University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Based in Bridgeport, the University of Bridgeport’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 81% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of Bridgeport, there is a 61% first year retention rate and......Read more Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $28,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,575