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Farmington Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Farmington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Farmington, Connecticut

There are at least 3 colleges in Farmington, listed and described below. These schools represent 4,323 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,271 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Farmington; see particularly Hartford, New Britain, West Hartford, and East Hartford colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Connecticut Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Farmington is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Farmington.
  • Housing and buildings in Farmington tend to be newer than most.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Farmington.

Featured Colleges in Farmington (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Sanford Brown College
Farmington, Connecticut

Students attend the school to gain practical skills directly useful in their chosen fields. Multiple campuses around St. Louis plus one in Milwaukee.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Farmington Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Tunxis Community College
Rts 6 and 177
Farmington, Connecticut 06032-3187

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business and related services, general studies, administrative assistant, dental hygienist, criminal justice and police, child care management, mental health services tech, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,836 students, 2,271 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges in Farmington with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

The University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Dentistry
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, Connecticut 06030-1905

  • Programs: medicine, dentistry, biomedical sciences, dental clinical sciences, public health.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 487 students.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
East Hartford Colleges349,575467 
Hartford Colleges4121,5787,0331,866
New Britain Colleges371,53813,6832,140
Southington Colleges239,728663220
West Hartford Colleges363,5899,2703,949
Wolcott Colleges115,21535 

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