Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Connecticut
17 accredited institutions in Connecticut offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
17
Colleges
3,180
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Connecticut
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Connecticut
Storrs
993
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$16,332
In-State Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
366
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$50,400
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$33,296
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield
264
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$48,160
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$37,986
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
234
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairfield University
Fairfield
228
Graduates/yr
45%
Acceptance
$55,510
Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
$35,943
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicAssociate's
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford
228
Graduates/yr
$4,392
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicBachelor's
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic
210
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
189
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Hartford
West Hartford
129
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$44,350
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$27,022
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury
129
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of New Haven
West Haven
63
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$44,100
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$28,032
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Post University
Waterbury
54
Graduates/yr
$15,834
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
$19,856
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mitchell College
New London
48
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$36,050
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$22,627
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven
21
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$38,424
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,039
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Paier College
Bridgeport
12
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$25,920
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$17,269
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
9
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$32,860
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,169
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford
3
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$45,608
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,652
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Connecticut
Connecticut has 17 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 3,180 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Connecticut residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.