2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut

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This ranking is based on the balance of gender diversity on campus. Institutions that rank the highest have closest to a 50-50 split between males and females.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus	745	86.66	910 – 1,200	9451	63322	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT Undergraduates 745 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
2	Yale University	6814	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	22408	81765	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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 Undergraduates 6,814 Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $22,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
3	Trinity College	2204	29.25	1,320 – 1,480	36071	67628	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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. Undergraduates 2,204 Acceptance Rate 29.3% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $36,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
4	Central Connecticut State University	8170	73.33	960 – 1,190	17528	49016	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is fairly 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. Undergraduates 8,170 Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,016
5	Wesleyan University	3805	16.49	1,440 – 1,540	23025	60385	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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. Undergraduates 3,805 Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $23,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
6	Western Connecticut State University	3567	87.01	1,040 – 1,170	17185	45997	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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 Undergraduates 3,567 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
7	University of Connecticut-Stamford	2482	82.98	950 – 1,280	15566	63322	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT Undergraduates 2,482 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
8	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus	1544	88.33	940 – 1,230	14176	63322	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT Undergraduates 1,544 Acceptance Rate 88.3% SAT Score 940 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
9	Fairfield University	5391	33.29	1,290 – 1,410	49958	73693	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 76 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is highly selective. Undergraduates 5,391 Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $49,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
10	Quinnipiac University	6557	72.15	1,160 – 1,330	40632	65744	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Located in Hamden, Quinnipiac University’s acceptance rate is 72%. 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 73% of undergraduates will......Read more Undergraduates 6,557 Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,744
11	Albertus Magnus College	1006	59.31	850 – 1,100	30732	47153	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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 67% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 1,006 Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
12	Connecticut College	1990	37.04	1,360 – 1,490	45700	49165	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% 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 90%....Read more Undergraduates 1,990 Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
13	University of Connecticut	20056	52.39	1,230 – 1,450	25310	63322	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General. Undergraduates 20,056 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
14	University of Connecticut-Avery Point	477	88.18	960 – 1,190	12850	63322	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT Undergraduates 477 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
15	Holy Apostles College and Seminary	267	100	--	10117	63721	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT Found in Cromwell, Holy Apostles College and Seminary accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Holy Apostles College and Seminary currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 267 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
16	Sacred Heart University	7204	65.36	860 – 1,040	47848	63925	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 65% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 83% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 7,204 Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $47,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
17	Goodwin University	2855	0	--	28062	40230	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Goodwin University East Hartford, CT Undergraduates 2,855 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,230
18	Southern Connecticut State University	7252	91.47	910 – 1,100	19827	45422	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University accepted 91% 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 Undergraduates 7,252 Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $19,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,422
19	University of Hartford	4223	95.75	1,130 – 1,320	31261	42581	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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 Undergraduates 4,223 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	Eastern Connecticut State University	4174	82.98	1,070 – 1,260	21512	47289	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT Based in Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University accepts 83% 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 Undergraduates 4,174 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,289
21	United States Coast Guard Academy	1108	22.44	1,260 – 1,410	0	63721	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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....Read more Undergraduates 1,108 Acceptance Rate 22.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
22	University of Saint Joseph	993	78.59	850 – 1,170	29300	52053	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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. Undergraduates 993 Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,053
23	University of New Haven	4903	60.38	1,060 – 1,270	34557	49829	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut University of New Haven West Haven, CT Located in West Haven, the University of New Haven accepted 60% 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 Undergraduates 4,903 Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $34,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,829
24	Post University	14116	96.54	800 – 1,030	21229	31401	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 10% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $15,719 on average. 33% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 14,116 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $21,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
25	Mitchell College	442	94.66	700 – 930	31536	35330	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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 Undergraduates 442 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
26	University of Bridgeport	1570	83.02	880 – 1,120	28498	38575	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) 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 Undergraduates 1,570 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
27	Charter Oak State College	1927	0	--	15815	53779	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in Connecticut Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT Undergraduates 1,927 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,779