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Hartford Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Hartford, Connecticut

There are at least 5 colleges in Hartford, listed and described below. These schools represent 7,033 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,888 full-time students, and a reported 1,866 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include Capital Community College and Trinity College.

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 Hartford.

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Hartford Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Capital Community College
950 Main Street
Hartford, Connecticut 06103

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, social work, general studies, accounting technology, EMT paramedic, business and related services, radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,726 students, 2,025 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges in Hartford with Selective Admissions

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

Hartford School of Music
834 Asylum Ave
Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2891

  • Programs: music performance, music teaching, drama and dance teaching, dance, voice, music management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 51 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Hartford Seminary
77 Sherman St
Hartford, Connecticut 06105-2260

  • Programs: religion, theology, bible studies, theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling and ministries.

Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center
275 Windsor St
Hartford, Connecticut 06120

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: operations management, engineering science, business management, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer and info science, electrical engineering, materials science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 730 students, 408 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Trinity College
300 Summit St
Hartford, Connecticut 06106-3100

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, history, political science, psychology, American studies, English, area studies, public policy analysis.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,526 students, 2,405 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,866 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 580-700. Math: 600-700. Writing: 610-720.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. 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
East Hartford Colleges349,575467 
East Windsor Colleges19,8181,166418
Farmington Colleges323,6414,323 
Manchester Colleges154,7406,484 
New Britain Colleges371,53813,6832,140
West Hartford Colleges363,5899,2703,949

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