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Manchester Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Manchester Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Manchester, Connecticut

There are at least 2 colleges in Manchester, listed and described below. These schools represent 6,484 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,054 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Manchester; see particularly Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford, Farmington, and Cromwell 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 Manchester.
  • Housing and buildings in Manchester tend to be newer than most.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Manchester.

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Manchester Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Manchester Community College
Great Path
Manchester, Connecticut 06045-1046

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, criminal justice and police, accounting technology, liberal arts and sciences, foodservice management, child care provider, business and related services, substance abuse counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,484 students, 4,054 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges in Manchester with Selective Admissions

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

Howell Cheney Regional Vocational Technical School
791 W Middle Tpk
Manchester, Connecticut 06040

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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
Cromwell Colleges212,871284 
East Hartford Colleges349,575467 
East Windsor Colleges19,8181,166418
Farmington Colleges323,6414,323 
Hartford Colleges4121,5787,0331,866
West Hartford Colleges363,5899,2703,949

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