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Colleges in Waterbury

There are at least 7 colleges in Waterbury, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 9,482 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,399 full-time students, and a reported 427 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include Naugatuck Valley Community College and University of Connecticut - Tri - Campus.

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Post University
Waterbury, Connecticut

  • Programs: Accounting, Finance, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate

Waterbury Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Industrial Management Training Institute
233 Mill St
Waterbury, Connecticut 06706

  • Programs: pipefitting, electrical installation and repair, HVAC.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 65 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Naugatuck Valley Community College
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, Connecticut 06708-3089

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, general studies, computer engineering tech, liberal arts and sciences, business and related services, mental and social health services, engineering technician, criminal justice and police.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 5,667 students, 3,371 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. Study abroad option.

Stone Academy
101 Pierpont Rd
Waterbury, Connecticut 06705

  • Programs: nursing assistant, medical secretary, various nursing, administrative assistant, electrical/electronic tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 207 students, 180 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Kaynor Vocational & Technical School - Adult Program
43 Tompkins St
Waterbury, Connecticut 06708

Post University
800 Country Club Rd
Waterbury, Connecticut 06723

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, general studies, purchasing and contract management, MIS, biology, accounting, equestrian studies, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,101 students, 836 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 427 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Connecticut - Tri - Campus
55 West Main Street, Suite 500
Waterbury, Connecticut 06702

  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,442 students, 1,947 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-550. Math: 460-580.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

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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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Hamden Colleges456,9137,9913,280
Meriden Colleges258,244176 
New Britain Colleges371,53814,2171,903
North Haven Colleges123,035166 
Southington Colleges239,728647174
Wolcott Colleges115,21517 

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