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Private Colleges & Universities of Connecticut
Albertus Magnus College - Independent, co-educational liberal arts college founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary of the Springs. Information on undergrad and graduate programs, faculty, continuing education, library services and athletics. Located in New Haven.
Briarwood College - Private, two year college offering Associate Degrees and certificate programs. Information on courses, placement opportunities, housing and financial aid. Located in Southington.
Connecticut College - Private liberal arts college founded in 1911 and offering undergraduate degrees, with majors and minors in courses from African Studies to Zoology.
Fairfield University - Jesuit university with six schools, offering undergrad, graduate and continuing education programs. Information on academics, athletics, the Study Abroad program and student services. Course catalog available as a PDF document. Located in Fairfield.
Hartford Seminary - Research, professional development and continuing education institution offering doctoral and master's degrees, graduate and leadership certificates in religious and spiritual disciplines.
Hillyer College - Opportunity for a select group of students who wish to enhance their academic potential through a two-year Associate in Arts degree program in preparation for completion of the baccalaureate degree.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary - College offers Associate of Arts and Bachelors of Arts degrees in religious studies. Seminary provides programs to prepare men for the priesthood. History, mission statement academic policies, course information and faculty profiles. Located in Cromwell.
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts - Independent Fine Arts college offering four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, as well as Certificate program in Painting and Sculpture. Located in Old Lyme.
Mitchell College - Private, independent school offering two and four year programs in the liberal arts, human development and early childhood education. Located in New London.
Paier College of Art - Private college offering degree, diploma and certificate awards in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design and Photography. Located in Hamden.
Quinnipiac University - Coeducational, nonsectarian, private school with programs in business, education, e-media, health sciences, mass communications, journalism and law. Located in Hamden
Rensselaer at Hartford - Career development institution offering academic programs in management, technology, engineering, computer and information sciences.
Sacred Heart University - Founded in 1963 as the nation's first and only lay Catholic university. Includes College of Arts and Sciences, College and Business, College of Education and Health Professions and accelerated graduate degree programs. Located in Fairfield.
Saint Joseph College - Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Roman Catholic tradition, today the school offers liberal arts and professional education courses in over 30 areas of study. Information on graduate and undergraduate degrees, the Women's College, coeducational weekend college, athletics, student services, faculty and academic services. Located in West Hartford.
St. Vincent's College - Catholic institution which is a subsidiary of St. Vincent's Medical Center. Located in Bridgeport.
Teikyo Post University - Business and liberal arts university established in 1890 and located in Waterbury. Admissions, academics, student life, athletics and alumni information provided.
Trinity College - Co-educational liberal arts school located in Hartford. Virtual campus tour plus information on undergraduate admissions, graduate studies, academic resources, events, sports, alumni relations and faculty.
University of Bridgeport - Private, non-sectarian university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Located in Bridgeport.
University of Hartford - Independent, nonsectarian, coeducational university founded in 1877 and offering graduate and undergraduate programs in nine distinct colleges. Located on a 320-acre wooded campus in suburban West Hartford.
University of New Haven - Independent, coeducational university located in West Haven. Areas of study, course schedules, undergrad and graduate programs, academic services, bookstore and faculty information.
Wesleyan University - Private, coeducational, non-sectarian school of liberal arts and sciences, offering undergraduate, graduate and PhD degree programs.
Yale University - A leading private, independent research institution. Founded in 1701 in New Haven, Connecticut. See also the ivy league schools page.