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Easiest colleges to get into in Connecticut

Updated Federal and Common Data Set numbers, each with its year

The short answer

The easiest four-year colleges to get into in Connecticut are University of Hartford (96%), Southern Connecticut State University (92%) and University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus (88%), by the share of applicants admitted.

A high acceptance rate means the college admits most people who apply. Open-admission colleges admit anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent. Each row also shows the average price after grants, so you can weigh the two.

The list (10 of 21)

Four-year colleges in Connecticut with 500 or more undergraduates, open-admission colleges first, then the highest acceptance rate. The list shows 10 of the 21 colleges with an acceptance rate or open admission on file. Rates come from IPEDS (fall 2024).

  1. University of Hartford 96% admitted West Hartford, CT · Average price after grants: $28,928 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  2. Southern Connecticut State University 92% admitted New Haven, CT · Average price after grants: $21,029 a year in-state, about $34,969 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  3. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus 88% admitted Hartford, CT · Average price after grants: $13,961 a year in-state, about $36,629 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  4. Western Connecticut State University 87% admitted Danbury, CT · Average price after grants: $16,754 a year in-state, about $20,254 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  5. University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus 87% admitted Waterbury, CT · Average price after grants: $8,616 a year in-state, about $31,284 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  6. Eastern Connecticut State University 83% admitted Willimantic, CT · Average price after grants: $20,502 a year in-state, about $24,002 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  7. University of Connecticut-Stamford 83% admitted Stamford, CT · Average price after grants: $14,226 a year in-state, about $36,894 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  8. University of Bridgeport 83% admitted Bridgeport, CT · Average price after grants: $28,356 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  9. University of Saint Joseph 79% admitted West Hartford, CT · Average price after grants: $28,249 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  10. Central Connecticut State University 73% admitted New Britain, CT · Average price after grants: $15,537 a year in-state, about $19,037 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
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What are the easiest colleges to get into in Connecticut?

The easiest four-year colleges to get into in Connecticut are University of Hartford (96%), Southern Connecticut State University (92%) and University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus (88%), by the share of applicants admitted.

What acceptance rates do these colleges have?

The 10 colleges listed admitted 73% to 96% of applicants.

How recent are these acceptance rates?

Each row shows its year. Rates come from IPEDS, the federal college survey, for students who applied for fall 2024, or from the college's own Common Data Set for fall 2025 where that is newer.

Numbers change each year when colleges and the Department of Education publish new data. Confirm costs and admission rules with the college before you apply.

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