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Stratford Colleges and Schools

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Stratford; see particularly Bridgeport, New Haven, Fairfield, Milford, West Haven, and Westport 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 Stratford.
  • Housing and buildings in Stratford tend to be newer than most.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Stratford.

Stratford Open Admission Colleges

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

Porter and Chester Institute
670 Lordship Blvd
Stratford, Connecticut 06615-7158

  • Programs: automobile mechanics, medical assistant, electrician, HVAC, architectural drafting, computer systems tech, dental assistant, mechanical drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,083 students, 2,083 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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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
Bridgeport Colleges6139,52910,206963
Fairfield Colleges357,34010,9394,876
Milford Colleges152,30533 
New Haven Colleges6123,62631,5037,525
West Haven Colleges152,3604,7741,688
Westport Colleges125,749174 

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