2024 Top Colleges for Protective Services in Connecticut

• West Haven, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  2,417 reviews

Freshman: When I first started looking for colleges, I had an image in my head of what I wanted. I wanted to have a walkable campus, a beautiful quad, helpful professors and staff, and a diverse residency. The University of New Haven has all of these qualities! With a lively staff and an engaging academic program, I was guided and challenged to become the best version of myself. I was exposed to many different views and opinions that have helped me in my endeavors to find a career. U New Haven makes it their priority to prepare you for a career path that will not only help you, but the society that we live in today. If I could give any advice, it would be to join as many clubs as you can. U New Haven offers many clubs and extra-curricular activities to not only build your resume but to find something that interests you and will keep you motivated. Overall University of New Haven is a great school to inspire and prepare you for your future career.... Read 2,417 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 94%

• Net price $33,323

• SAT range 1100-1280

• Waterbury, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  926 reviews

Works Here: I absolutely adore everything about Post! The company's culture is truly unparalleled, unlike anywhere I've ever had the pleasure of working. Right from day one, I was blown away by the incredible support and training provided to the team. What sets Post apart is its strong emphasis on work-life balance and the encouragement to take days off without overworking. It's like a breath of fresh air in the corporate world, and it's one of the many reasons I'm proud to be a part of this remarkable company.... Read 926 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $22,328

• SAT range —

• New Haven, CT•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  406 reviews

Senior: My courses were conducted both in person and online this past semester. Although I prefer learning in person in an enviorment where I am connected with my instructors and my peers, I have been able to manage well through my online courses, especially because GWCC has done a really good job in conducting courses effectively where professors are not only lenient and understanding towards students with current circumstances, but all professors from my experience have done their best to make sure we still feel connected, especially those of us who are not living on campus and have classes that are all online. The support that GWCC has provided students in order to ensure the best experience has been great!... Read 406 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,629

• SAT range —

• Waterbury, CT•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  482 reviews

Sophomore: Naugatuck Valley Community College is a beautiful place to start after high school. Not only is the college free, but there are many opportunities for students to gain profit such as the STEM scholarship. As a STEM member, I can say that my experience was famaminal. Not only did this scholarship prepare me for the incoming college classes, but they have also helped me pick out my classes individually. These classes were specifically chosen for the student so that they may graduate as quickly as possible. The professors at Naugatuck Valley are fantastic as well. They are well educated and formal. They make college life much easier than it seems and more enjoyable. The campus is well structured, containing many programs that offer help, financially or educational, for the students. As an example, the ACE center helps students who are struggling with certain subjects within their classes. Each staff member is well trained and every subject is covered within the ACE center. Thank You!... Read 482 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,087

• SAT range —

• Farmington, CT•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  186 reviews

Sophomore: Tunxis is truly full of amazing staff! The professors are attentive, caring, and always looking to help boost students up. They are also very understanding when it comes to needing extra help or extra resources. The advisors are very helpful and provide resources that save students money and time. The school itself is clean and well maintained with an abundance of clubs and organizations that provide resources for mental health, such as the human services club. The students are welcoming and it was easy to make friends and breach out of my social comfort zone. The school has many parking spots available, and two main entrances that make it easier so you don't have to walk 15 minutes to your class if you're running late. The classes are well-paced so that they do not become overwhelming, even as a full-time student I still have plenty of free time and time to work a part-time job as well. There are many events with free food or gift bags that encourage students to come to campus.... Read 186 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,099

• SAT range —

• Hartford, CT•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  213 reviews

Other: The campus is easy to get to, and the staff has been helpful with transcripts and transfer credits to apply to the nursing program. The clinical sites I have attended and the Clinical Instructors have all been helpful and attentive. The only downside would be the book expense. Having to pay for something that is not used is not only stressful because it is expensive, but seems unnecessary.... Read 213 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,414

• SAT range —

• New London, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 2.87 out of 5  163 reviews

Freshman: Being an upcoming freshman for Mitchell College I would like to emphasize how welcoming this college is. As a junior in high-school I decided to go to an electrical union after moving out of Ellington and was not expecting to go to a 4 year college. After visiting the school numerous times for my brother and watching him play soccer I was given the opportunity to be scouted by his coach. I told them I didn't know if I want to go to college and have not applied to anything besides the 3 local unions around me. They understood my situation and guided me through the process telling me that even if I decided not go they just wanted to give me the option. I well welcomed here. after a lot of thinking I decided to go. They made sure to give me an okay scholarship along with helping me set up my class selection and a budget plan for college. Along with the college just being amazing this is just one of many examples of Mitchell College going that extra step!... Read 163 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $25,488

• SAT range —

• East Hartford, CT•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  609 reviews

Alum: I graduated from Goodwin University when they were known as, "Goodwin College" in 2014. My experience taking courses within their nursing program was outstanding. I was enrolled in the program 3/4 of the time, then mandatory part-time once taking my core nursing courses. The nursing curriculum was rigorous and the examinations were in alignment with the resources provided, that challenged students critical thinking and decision making skills, while promoting higher level thinking skills that help prepare for the NCLEX-RN examination. I strongly believe the rigor, the curriculum delivery model, testing procedures, structure, and clinical experiences more than prepared me for my boards, it had significantly modeled me to be a competent safe practicing registered nurse.... Read 609 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $22,382

• SAT range —

• 4 Year (Online)

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  91 reviews

Alum: Charter Oak State College was a great fit for me! My academic advisor especially was extremely helpful and reliable. The school allowed me to choose my focuses of studies that would not conventionally be combined, permitted an accelarated work pace, and promoted alternative programs to earn credits.... Read 91 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,697

• SAT range —

• Waterbury, CT•

• 4 Year (Online)

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  Rating 4.65 out of 5  63 reviews

Freshman: At first I was skeptical because it was my first ever college experience after being out of grade school for 20 years, but after talking to all of their AMAZING staff/faculty and all of their help walking me through the process not only am I mad at myself for not doing this with my life sooner, I'm already averaging 100% in all my classes. There's not one thing I'd change about Post University Online! GO EAGLES!... Read 63 reviews

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• Acceptance rate —

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