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Christian Colleges in Connecticut

5 schools in Connecticut. See our methodology.

Holy Apostles College and Seminary stands out among Connecticut's Christian colleges with a perfect 100% graduation rate, though its 203 students make it the smallest in the state. The price gap between schools reaches $30,201, from Holy Apostles' $16,073 net cost to Fairfield University's $46,274. Connecticut's finance and insurance sectors, anchored by companies like United Technologies, provide strong career paths for graduates who earn between $59,908 and $88,794 annually. Fairfield University leads enrollment with 4,938 students and maintains the most selective admissions at 52.18% acceptance. Sacred Heart University follows closely with 6,904 students, while smaller institutions like University of Saint Joseph serve 825 students in West Hartford. The state's defense manufacturing base offers additional opportunities for graduates entering Connecticut's job market, particularly around the Yale-New Haven Health system corridor.
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$33,572
Avg. Net Price
$70,976
Avg. Earnings
74.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

Christian Colleges in Connecticut

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# School Affiliation Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate
1 Roman Catholic 4,938 $46,274 83.8%
2 Roman Catholic 203 $16,073 100.0%
3 Roman Catholic 6,904 $45,459 74.5%
4 Roman Catholic 825 $27,375 69.7%
5 Roman Catholic 882 $32,681 46.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost difference between Connecticut's most and least expensive Christian colleges?

The gap reaches $30,201 annually. Holy Apostles College charges $16,073 net cost while Fairfield University costs $46,274. Sacred Heart University falls near the top at $45,459, making affordability vary significantly across the state's Christian institutions.

How do graduation rates compare across Connecticut's Christian colleges?

Rates span from 46.1% at Albertus Magnus College to 100% at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Fairfield University achieves 83.80% while Sacred Heart University reaches 74.50%. University of Saint Joseph graduates 69.70% of its students within six years.

Is Fairfield University the most selective Christian college in Connecticut?

Yes, Fairfield accepts 52.18% of applicants, making it the most competitive. Sacred Heart University accepts 65.71%, University of Saint Joseph accepts 74.85%, and Albertus Magnus College has the highest acceptance rate at 80.50% among reporting schools.

What do graduates from Connecticut's Christian colleges typically earn?

Alumni salaries range from $59,908 to $88,794 annually. Fairfield University graduates earn the highest at $88,794, followed by Sacred Heart at $75,059. Albertus Magnus and University of Saint Joseph graduates earn around $60,000, reflecting Connecticut's strong finance sector opportunities.

Where are Connecticut's Christian colleges concentrated geographically?

Fairfield hosts two major institutions: Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University with combined enrollment of 11,842 students. The remaining schools spread across Cromwell, West Hartford, and New Haven, serving smaller student populations in Connecticut's urban centers.

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