2024 Best Colleges for Philosophy in the Hartford Area

• Middletown, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  740 reviews

Sophomore: Having just finished my first year at Wesleyan I can definitely see why this place is so highly rated. By far my favorite thing about this place are the people I've met from professors to students to alumni. I just think this place attracts a type of person who is passionate and interesting and I think that's why I'm in college in the first place. For Brown Rejects: The university is expensive, and as you pay a flat rate and cannot switch classes around easily the experience can feel claustrophobic or rather limiting if you're among the MOST driven students; but O! to be in the middle 50 here; you will stumble into incredible classes with awesome professors and interesting students who will keep you engaged in the material and the work is manageable, club scene is a blast, music is great, alright nightlife, and great senior housing.... Read 740 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 19%

• Net price $20,535

• SAT range 1300-1510

• Hartford, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.32 out of 5  760 reviews

Alum: Gorgeous campus! Newly renovated dining halls. Extremely generous financial aid. Intimate classes and professors who genuinely care about you. As a liberal arts college, the job search may be difficult at first but your learning, research skills, curiosity, and analysis will all pay off eventually.... Read 760 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 38%

• Net price $29,789

• SAT range 1300-1480

• New Britain, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.48 out of 5  1,370 reviews

Alum: I was an undergrad at Central as computer science major, got my BS in 2019. I had a great experience, both academically and socially. I had an internship right after graduation, but pandemic hit and did not get full-time. I got another job elsewhere as web programmer, working remote. I wanted to get a grad degree, so I enrolled in fall of 2021 in the Data Science master's program. I just graduated in May of 2023, and finished all my credits in July. I am writing this review because I just got a job in Boston, and wanted to show a success story and share my experiences at Central. I am grateful to Central, as I had amazing experiences, got my BS in computer science and MS in data science. The best value for my education. I felt like I owed it to Central to write this review. I was not the best student in high school or freshmen year at Central, but I got serious, worked hard and got my degrees. It has paid off, and I owe much less than my friends. Great value, totally worth it!... Read 1,370 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $14,425

• SAT range 950-1180

• Cromwell, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  24 reviews

Junior: The classes are challenging, but there is help if you need it. The curriculum and teachings have been completely in line with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church! All the professors are clearly experts in their fields and leaders for students!... Read 24 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $16,060

• SAT range —

• West Hartford, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.46 out of 5  1,718 reviews

Sophomore: I’m currently in my second semester of sophomore year and after completing all of my academic courses, I’m finally able to start working towards my illustration major and animation minor. In my freshman year alone, I’ve noticed just how much my art has improved! I’ve learned to pay attention to lighting in a 3D space and how to correct my proportions when it comes to drawing anatomy. I’m focusing on character design for video games and animated movies, and the Hartford Art School offers so many introduction courses that helps to introduce the subject in a matter that’s not overwhelming. I’ve already taken Drawing 1, Intro to Animation, Drawing 2 and an Intro to Illustration, which all align with my major. I love that despite having required classes, the school still offers courses to give you a taste of the different majors that they offer. With each passing semester, I’m getting more and more excited working towards my desired career. Overall, I’ve had a good experience attending HAS... Read 1,718 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $29,987

• SAT range 1080-1270

• West Hartford, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  385 reviews

Freshman: Even though I have only been at USJ for half of a semester, it has been a pretty good experience. Everyone has been really nice and accepting. The campus is beautiful, especially with the leaves changing colors! The professors are always there to help and provide resources if you are struggling, either academically or mentally.... Read 385 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $26,328

• SAT range 970-1230