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Hamden Colleges

Hamden Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Hamden

There are at least 5 colleges in Hamden, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 7,898 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,151 full-time students, and a reported 3,610 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Hamden; see particularly New Haven, and Waterbury 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

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Hamden.
  • Housing and buildings in Hamden tend to be newer than most.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Hamden.

Hamden 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.

Lincoln Tech®
Hamden, Connecticut

Offers career training in several fields. Located at 21 campus locations nationwide

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Production Trades, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework
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Hamden Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Paier College of Art Inc
20 Gorham Ave
Hamden, Connecticut 06514-3902

  • Programs: commercial art, interior architecture, photography, fine arts, art studies, painting, photo and film tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 249 students, 200 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Stone Academy
1315 Dixwell Ave
Hamden, Connecticut 06514

  • Programs: nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, court reporting, medical secretary, accounting technology, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 433 students, 300 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Eli Whitney Regional Vocational Technical School
71 Jones Rd
Hamden, Connecticut 06514

Quinnipiac University
Mt Carmel Ave
Hamden, Connecticut 06518

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, health professions, business management, communication studies, registered nursing, public relations, purchasing and contract management, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 7,216 students, 6,651 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,610 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-590. Math: 520-610. Writing: 510-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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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
Branford Colleges228,683308 
Meriden Colleges258,244128 
New Haven Colleges6123,62631,5037,525
North Haven Colleges123,035192 
Waterbury Colleges5107,2718,884 
West Haven Colleges152,3604,7741,688

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