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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in Connecticut

13 accredited institutions in Connecticut offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

13
Colleges
3,159
Graduates/yr
4
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in Connecticut

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of New Haven
West Haven
1,194
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$44,100
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$28,032
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicAssociate's
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford
597
Graduates/yr
$4,392
In-State Tuition
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3
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
Post University
Waterbury
465
Graduates/yr
$15,834
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
$19,856
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury
228
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Charter Oak State College
New Britain
156
Graduates/yr
$7,896
In-State Tuition
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield
150
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$48,160
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$37,986
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
96
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$50,400
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$33,296
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven
93
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$38,424
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,039
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
81
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$32,860
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,169
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mitchell College
New London
30
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$36,050
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$22,627
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicMaster's
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
27
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$6,664
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford
21
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$45,608
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,652
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Goodwin University
East Hartford
21
Graduates/yr
$19,988
Tuition
$24,428
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in Connecticut

Connecticut has 13 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 3,159 graduates annually. Of these, 4 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.