The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is approximately 76% per year (2026).
The most selective college in Connecticut is currently St Vincent's College, with an acceptance rate of 38%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 38%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 76%
Percentage Admitted Comparison Over the Years (2007-2025)
Most Selective Community Colleges in Connecticut (2026)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
St Vincent's College
Private, non-profit
Acceptance Rate: 38%
2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Asnuntuck Community College ![Asnuntuck Community College Photo]( "Asnuntuck Community College Photo")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 70%
170 Elm St
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-3000
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-3000
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
97 Newberry Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 83%
One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
99 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 88%
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
Rank: #1111.
Mitchell College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 95%
437 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 701-5000
New London, CT 06320
(860) 701-5000
Rank: #1212.
American Institute of Healthcare & Technology
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 100%
480 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecticut average community college acceptance rate?
The Connecticut average community college acceptance rate is 76% for 2026.
What are the most selective community college in Connecticut?
The most selective community college in Connecticut include St Vincent's College, Asnuntuck Community College and Naugatuck Valley Community College.
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