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2026 Nursing Schools in Connecticut

Browse 18 nursing schools in Connecticut. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Top Connecticut Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit New Haven, CT

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Yale University is a private nonprofit institution in New Haven, Connecticut. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$67,250 In-State Tuition
15,564 Students
97% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Public Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 28,306 students. The acceptance rate is 52%.

$21,044 In-State Tuition
28,306 Students
83% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Fairfield, CT

A private nonprofit institution, Fairfield University serves students in Fairfield, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $58,350.

$58,350 In-State Tuition
6,864 Students
84% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public Waterbury, CT

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a smaller public institution in Waterbury, Connecticut with about 745 students. The acceptance rate is 87%.

$18,140 In-State Tuition
745 Students
60% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public New Britain, CT

Charter Oak State College is a public institution in New Britain, Connecticut. Total enrollment is about 2,012 students.

$8,506 In-State Tuition
2,012 Students
100% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Hamden, CT

Quinnipiac University is a private nonprofit school in Hamden, Connecticut offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $55,480.

$55,480 In-State Tuition
9,424 Students
77% Graduation Rate
13 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Fairfield, CT

A private nonprofit institution, Sacred Heart University serves students in Fairfield, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $50,404.

$50,404 In-State Tuition
11,022 Students
74% Graduation Rate
12 Programs

Public Stamford, CT

A public institution, University of Connecticut-Stamford serves students in Stamford, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $18,150.

$18,150 In-State Tuition
2,482 Students
59% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Public Groton, CT

University of Connecticut-Avery Point is a smaller public institution in Groton, Connecticut with about 477 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$18,140 In-State Tuition
477 Students
58% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University provides nursing education from its campus in New Britain, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 73%.

$13,050 In-State Tuition
9,997 Students
51% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Private, Non-Profit West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph is a smaller private nonprofit institution in West Hartford, Connecticut with about 1,952 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.

$47,278 In-State Tuition
1,952 Students
65% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public Danbury, CT

Based in Danbury, Connecticut, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 87%.

$13,401 In-State Tuition
4,169 Students
51% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Public New Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution in New Haven, Connecticut. Graduates earn a median of $55,043 within ten years.

$13,438 In-State Tuition
9,377 Students
51% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Private, Non-Profit East Hartford, CT

Goodwin University is a private nonprofit school in East Hartford, Connecticut offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$21,198 In-State Tuition
2,970 Students
58% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford is a private nonprofit institution in West Hartford, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 96%.

$49,075 In-State Tuition
6,015 Students
58% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Bridgeport, CT

A private nonprofit institution, University of Bridgeport serves students in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $35,760.

$35,760 In-State Tuition
3,838 Students
48% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Waterbury, CT

Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, Post University is a private for-profit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $16,327.

$16,327 In-State Tuition
16,178 Students
34% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public New Britain, CT

With annual in-state tuition at $5,338, Connecticut State Community College in New Britain, Connecticut is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 36,300 students.

$5,338 In-State Tuition
36,315 Students
18% Graduation Rate
2 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Yale University New Haven, CT $67,250 97% 7
2 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT $21,044 83.5% 11
3 Fairfield University Fairfield, CT $58,350 84% 8
4 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT $18,140 59.7% 8
5 Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT $8,506 100% 1
6 Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT $55,480 77.3% 13
7 Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT $50,404 73.7% 12
8 University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT $18,150 59.5% 9
9 University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT $18,140 57.8% 8
10 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT $13,050 51.3% 9
11 University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT $47,278 65.4% 8
12 Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT $13,401 50.7% 9
13 Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT $13,438 50.5% 6
14 Goodwin University East Hartford, CT $21,198 58.2% 7
15 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT $49,075 57.6% 6
16 University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT $35,760 47.5% 1
17 Post University Waterbury, CT $16,327 33.8% 1
18 Connecticut State Community College New Britain, CT $5,338 18.3% 2

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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