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New Haven Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

New Haven Colleges and Schools

Colleges in New Haven, Connecticut

There are at least 5 colleges in New Haven, listed and described below. These schools represent 29,361 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 22,799 full-time students, and a reported 7,210 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include Southern Connecticut State University, Yale University and Gateway Community College New Haven.

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 New Haven.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in New Haven.

Featured Colleges in New Haven (QuickSchools™)

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Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, Connecticut

Earn you degree and advance your career with Albertus Magnus College. We offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees and adult accelerated programs in a wide variety of fields, including science, business, criminal justice, communications, education, and much, much more.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

New Haven Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Gateway Community College New Haven
60 Sargent Dr
New Haven, Connecticut 06511

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, registered nursing, child care management, substance abuse counseling, business and related services, mental health services tech, radiographer, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 5,965 students, 3,583 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges in New Haven with Selective Admissions

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

Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06515-1355

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, special ed, liberal arts and sciences, elementary school teaching, library science, social work, educational administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 11,930 students, 9,079 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,610 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-520. Math: 430-530.
  • 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. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Yale-New Haven Hospital Dietetic Internship
20 York St EPB 806
New Haven, Connecticut 06510

  • Programs: dietitian.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 12 students, 12 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut 06520

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: history, business management, economics, political science, law, nursing administration, public health, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 11,454 students, 10,125 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,600 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 700-800. Math: 700-790. Writing: 700-780.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. 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 
Hamden Colleges556,9138,0063,568
Milford Colleges152,30533 
North Haven Colleges123,035192 
Wallingford Colleges143,02628 
West Haven Colleges152,3604,7742,098

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